"The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby. We will have no further comment at this time. All trades are pending physicals, and Crosby is recovering from much-publicized knee surgery. Crosby failed his Ravens physical today at the team facility."
"A month ago a report surfaced indicating Crosby underwent a full meniscus repair, rather than a trim. The eighth-year edge rusher's recovery is expected to be measured in months, not weeks. The Ravens undoubtedly knew this, but upon examining Crosby, it appears we have one of the highest-profile instances of cold feet in NFL history."
"Crosby, 28, never officially requested a trade but it had become well known he wanted to be dealt to a contending team. Crosby voiced frustration at the Raiders shutting him down with a knee injury he believed he could play through. Reports of Crosby evaluating his future escalated into full-blown trade rumors."
The Raiders announced that the Baltimore Ravens have withdrawn from their trade agreement for All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The Ravens were set to send their No. 14 overall pick and a 2027 first-round pick to Las Vegas in exchange for Crosby. The deal collapsed after Crosby failed his physical at the Ravens facility. Crosby is recovering from a full meniscus repair surgery, with recovery expected to take months rather than weeks. Though the Ravens were aware of his injury status, the physical examination prompted them to withdraw. Crosby, 28, had privately requested a trade to a contending team after expressing frustration with the Raiders' handling of his knee injury.
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