In a follow-up to the collapsed trade talks reported earlier this week, Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby recounted feeling uneasy during his visit to the Baltimore Ravens facility. On his podcast, he described delays in meeting executives, awkward interactions, and the medical concerns that derailed the deal, expressing relief at remaining with the Raiders.
The proposed trade of Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens fell through last week due to concerns over his surgically repaired left knee, as initially reported. On Tuesday's episode of The Rush with Maxx Crosby, the 28-year-old detailed his uncomfortable experience at the Ravens' facility.
Crosby underwent MRI and scans on his labrum, knees, and ankles for the first five hours without meeting general manager Eric DeCosta. 'I didn't get to see the [general manager] at all... I didn't see him for five hours,' he said.
He noted inquiring about DeCosta but getting no interaction. 'The energy was a little bit off.'
Later, Crosby met new head coach Jesse Minter, describing a 'blank face' dap-up with off energy, with DeCosta nearby. DeCosta then explained: 'One of our doctors has concerns with the results... with your knee... Some of them are concerned about the future.'
Panicked about potential surgery sidelining him into 2026, Crosby received reassurance from surgeon Neal ElAttrache: 'Your knee is great. You're exactly where you're supposed to be or even ahead of schedule.' The meniscus tear repair was nine weeks prior.
Despite a Ravens staffer assuring completion, agent CJ LaBoy reported the team backing out. The Raiders had anticipated two first-round picks. Ravens GM DeCosta confirmed it was medical: 'We were not able to complete the process of trading for the player, based on our assessment of the situation.'
Crosby now embraces staying: 'I'm meant to be a Raider.'
