The Ravens’ big splash for Maxx Crosby is off.

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Tuesday that Baltimore has “backed out” of its reported trade for the star defensive end, abruptly negating what had been one of the biggest moves of the offseason.

“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the Raiders wrote on social media. “We will have no further comment at this time.”

The deal fell apart for medical reasons, according to the NFL Network, with reports indicating the Ravens were not comfortable assuming the risk associated with Crosby’s knee.

The trade was expected to send Crosby to the Ravens in exchange for two first-round picks (including the 14th overall pick this year), a significant return for a Raiders team in rebuilding mode and a rare, aggressive move from a Ravens club that has been seeking more disruption off the edge. Las Vegas also holds the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft.

Crosby’s health has been a topic of discussion for months. He finished last season playing through a knee injury before the Raiders shut him down with two games remaining, a decision that upset him enough to leave the team facility. Crosby had left knee surgery in early January and said the procedure was successful.

This latest surprise leaves both sides in the same position as before, just under a much brighter spotlight. Baltimore keeps its first-round picks and looks to the market for help with its pass rush. The Raiders hold on to their most recognizable yet disgruntled defensive player, despite a week of trade rumors pointing toward a new direction. Trades also can’t be finalized until the new league year begins Wednesday, but this one didn’t even reach that stage.

Crosby, 28, has been a Pro Bowl selection each of the past five seasons and was twice named a second-team All-Pro. He registered 10 sacks in 15 games for the Raiders last season and has 69.5 sacks in 110 career games (104 starts).

For now, the blockbuster is dead. Whether it remains that way, the Raiders seek another trade partner, or it becomes a renegotiation once everyone is comfortable with the medicals, is the next question.

–Field Level Media

The Las Vegas Raiders are sending star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks, according to multiple media reports on Friday.

That draft haul includes the No. 14 pick in April’s NFL Draft — giving Las Vegas two top-14 picks along with its own No. 1 overall selection — and Baltimore’s 2027 first-round pick.

The deal can’t officially be completed until the 2026 NFL league year begins on March 11. However, it was reported a day after the one-year anniversary of Crosby signing a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders.

Crosby, 28, has been selected for the Pro Bowl in each of the last five seasons and has received two second-team All-Pro honors. He has 69.5 career sacks, with at least seven sacks in each of his seven seasons with the Raiders, and also has 133 tackles for loss.

The standout pass rusher expressed frustration when he was placed on injured reserve with two games left in the 2025 season due to a reported knee injury. He reportedly left the facility that week before returning the following week.

In his seven seasons with the franchise, Crosby made the playoffs once, losing a 2021 wild-card game, while playing for five different head coaches.

In Baltimore, he’s a splash addition for new head coach Jesse Minter, who was previously the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. The Ravens’ defense finished last season 24th in the league in total defense (allowing 354.5 yards per game) and tied for 30th in sacks (30), with no player recording more than five sacks.

–Field Level Media