Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.Barry Werner, List WireWed, March 11, 2026 at 1:53 AM UTC·2 min readThe NFL year doesn't officially start until Wednesday. That is why every trade and free-agent signing story had the caveat that the moves were pending the start of the NFL year. And on Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders learned how a team can take advantage of the "waiting period" to undue something that was going to be final on March 11. The Baltimore Ravens have reneged on the trade that would have sent Pro Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to the AFC North team from Las Vegas for a first-round pick in 2026 and one in 2027.
Ravens renege on Maxx Crosby trade
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) leaves the field following a game against the Denver Broncos.These moves are pending a physical and reportedly the one Crosby underwent presented problems. He had surgery to fix a miniscus in the offseason.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.While this seems a rarity, the Ravens have made such moves in the past. ESPN reported on three such times: "In 1997, Baltimore backed out of a deal with Cowboys safety Brock Marion ... In 2018, Baltimore voided its four-year, $29 million agreement with wide receiver Ryan Grant ... In 2020, the Ravens' deal with defensive lineman Michael Brockers fell through."
Ravens renege on Maxx Crosby trade
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby celebrates after a sack during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens.This creates all sorts of issues on the Raiders' front. They were huge spenders in free agency and Crosby returning to the fold could create salary cap issues. Las Vegas spent more than $270 million in landing free agents such as center Tyler Linderbaum, coincidentally from the Ravens, LBs Quay Walker, and Nakobe Dean among others.
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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll and defensive end Maxx Crosby interact prior to a game against the Denver Broncos.The Raiders were planning to meet late Tuesday to discuss what next steps could be. Would other teams consider Crosby in a trade or is he "damaged goods?" The Chicago Bears were one team with interest before the deal with Baltimore was announced.
Ravens renege on Maxx Crosby trade
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and teammates react after a sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.Crosby posted a long farewell message to the Raiders' nation. He had 10 sacks in 15 games last year. Overall with the Raiders, Crosby had 69.5 sacks.
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