How Raiders' Maxx Crosby is Handling the Aftermath of Failed Ravens Trade

The Baltimore Ravens made the splash of the NFL offseason when they agreed to trade two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby.

The Ravens then upstaged themselves days later, drawing even more attention after backing out of the trade after Crosby reportedly failed his physical.

Baltimore then signed Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract in a move that most believed was a way to save face after the team's buyer's remorse.

The blockbuster deal that wasn't only happened because Crosby requested a trade earlier in the offseason. Many expected there to still be tension between Crosby and the Raiders after the two sides got stuck with each other again, but according to NFL insider Jason La Canfora, that hasn't been the case.

"Crosby is working out on his own and not taking part in Las Vegas's offseason practices, but league sources said he continues to throw himself into his recovery and make significant strides," La Canfora wrote.

"Crosby has told friends around the league he is as fired up as ever to have a monster season in the public fallout of the Ravens bailing on an agreed-upon trade, and he was never going to be fully cleared for football activities in time for the start of May Organized Team Activity practices."

Some expected the Raiders to pivot quickly to another trade given Crosby's expressed desire to be move elsewhere, but now the consensus seems to be that Crosby will remain in Vegas and play out his four-year, $116 million contract, which has a potential out after the 2027 season.

"He's going to start the season there, and he'll probably play his [expletive] off," an anonymous NFL GM told La Canfora. "They might get some calls (before the deadline), but I don't think he's getting moved now. I kind of think that ship has sailed."

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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM.