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A stunner shocked the NFL world on Tuesday evening. The Las Vegas Raiders announced the Baltimore Ravens backed out of their agreed trade for superstar EDGE Maxx Crosby due to a supposed failed physical. The Ravens quickly, and suspiciously, pivoted to signing Trey Hendrickson.
Crosby now reverts back to the Raiders in an awkward situation. Will the Raiders plan to retain him, or trade him to an alternative suitor? If Crosby remains available, should the Seattle Seahawks make a discounted offer?
The Ravens planned to send two first-round selections (2026 and 2027) to the Raiders in exchange for Crosby. They allegedly had concerns over the long-term prognosis of Crosby's knee injury. He underwent meniscus surgery two months ago and only recently was able to get rid of his crutches.
The Seahawks would never trade two-first round picks for Crosby. What if the Raiders are forced to accept a discounted package? They've certainly lost some negotiation leverage in this Ravens backfire, and news of Crosby's failed physical could change the conversation.
Should the Seahawks offer the 32nd overall selection? What about pairing No. 32 with the 96th pick? The biggest roadblock would be inheriting Crosby's contract. Crosby is scheduled to earn a guaranteed salary of $32.5 million in 2026 while carrying a sizable cap number of $38.2 million, according to Over The Cap.
The Seahawks failed to re-sign a number of contributors like Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen due to cap projections. Acquiring Crosby probably isn't in John Schneider's financial planning. But after his Ravens deal backfired, the Seahawks should at least ask about the new price to acquire Crosby.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Should the Seahawks take another swing at Maxx Crosby?
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Crosby now reverts back to the Raiders in an awkward situation. Will the Raiders plan to retain him, or trade him to an alternative suitor? If Crosby remains available, should the Seattle Seahawks make a discounted offer?
The Ravens planned to send two first-round selections (2026 and 2027) to the Raiders in exchange for Crosby. They allegedly had concerns over the long-term prognosis of Crosby's knee injury. He underwent meniscus surgery two months ago and only recently was able to get rid of his crutches.
The Seahawks would never trade two-first round picks for Crosby. What if the Raiders are forced to accept a discounted package? They've certainly lost some negotiation leverage in this Ravens backfire, and news of Crosby's failed physical could change the conversation.
Should the Seahawks offer the 32nd overall selection? What about pairing No. 32 with the 96th pick? The biggest roadblock would be inheriting Crosby's contract. Crosby is scheduled to earn a guaranteed salary of $32.5 million in 2026 while carrying a sizable cap number of $38.2 million, according to Over The Cap.
The Seahawks failed to re-sign a number of contributors like Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen due to cap projections. Acquiring Crosby probably isn't in John Schneider's financial planning. But after his Ravens deal backfired, the Seahawks should at least ask about the new price to acquire Crosby.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Should the Seahawks take another swing at Maxx Crosby?
Continue reading...
