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The blockbuster trade for veteran NFL pass rusher Maxx Crosby unraveled almost as quickly as it materialized Tuesday, after reports emerged that the Baltimore Ravens backed out when the Las Vegas Raiders star failed his physical.
But Crosby’s agent issued a statement after the Raiders’ confirmation suggesting otherwise.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby yells during the second half of an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Las Vegas on Oct. 13, 2024. (David Becker/AP)
CJ LaBoy, Wasserman’s senior vice president, posted a statement on X stating that Crosby is “ahead of schedule” in his recovery process and is currently on track to return during the offseason.
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“Maxx remains on track in his recovery and, if anything, is ahead of schedule according to his surgeon, Dr. Neal El Attrache,” LaBoy’s statement said. “Maxx remains on track to return during the offseason program and will undoubtedly return as the dominant play destroyer he has been over the past 7 seasons.”
Crosby underwent surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, an injury that kept him sidelined for the final two games of the season. During an appearance on FOX Sports’ “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” Crosby said he was “ahead of schedule,” a sentiment his agent echoed Tuesday.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) watches from the sideline during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 28, 2025. (Kiyoshi Mio/Image Images)
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Crosby had posted a video on his Instagram Story showing that he was in Baltimore just hours before news of the trade’s failure broke. The Raiders reportedly received two first-round picks from the Ravens, including the No. 14 overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft, according to a report.
The collapse of the deal carries cap implications for the Raiders, who are having a busy free agency season.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) watches a replay as the Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Week 5 NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium. The Bengals continued a losing streak, falling 37-24 to the Lions in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 5, 2025. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Meanwhile, the Ravens reportedly reached an agreement with defensive end Trey Hendrickson hours after news broke about Crosby’s fallout. The deal is reportedly a four-year deal worth $112 million and will keep Hendrickson in the division.
