Maxx Crosby already out of AFC North in new twist

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during warmups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The biggest bombshell of NFL free agency is here, and it’s neither a signing nor a trade — rather, one that isn’t happening.

In a late Tuesday statement, the Raiders announced that the Ravens had backed out of trade that would’ve sent two Baltimore first-round picks to Las Vegas in exchange for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby.

From the #Raiders: pic.twitter.com/6oMYCOLZfi

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026

Per multiple reports, including The Athletic’s Diana Russini, Crosby failed his physical on Tuesday. On Jan. 7, Crosby underwent knee surgery for a late-season injury that he suffered, posting: “Expecting 200% recovery.”

Maxx Crosby did not pass his physical today, per sources.

The Ravens get their first round picks back.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2026

The nixed trade could have widespread implications. The move had to influence both the Ravens and Raiders’ free agency strategy. Plus, now former Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson becomes a strong candidate to land in Baltimore.

For now, at least, the Steelers’ offensive line won’t have to worry about facing Crosby, one of the league’s top pass rushers, twice a year anymore. But the Ravens do regain their first-round picks in 2026 and 2027.

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