Orlovsky stunned Ravens backed out of Maxx Crosby deal (2:29)The “Get Up” crew reacts to the Ravens’ decision to back out of the trade agreement for Maxx Crosby due to medical concerns. (2:29)
HENDERSON, Nev. — All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby expressed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday night in his first public comments since the Ravens nixed a trade that would’ve sent him to Baltimore.
“Everything Happens For A Reason,” Crosby wrote in a post on X. “Believe Nothing You Hear & Half Of What You See. Im A Raider. I’m Back. Run That S—.”
On Tuesday night, the Raiders announced that the Ravens “backed out” of the trade agreement, with sources telling ESPN it was due to medical concerns that arose during a physical in Baltimore.
Crosby, 28, underwent surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He was aware that he needed surgery in the fall but continued to play until the Raiders decided to shut him down for the final two games of last season, a decision that left Crosby frustrated.
Crosby’s agent, CJ LaBoy, issued a statement via X on Tuesday saying that Crosby was ahead of schedule in his recovery and on track to return during the offseason program. He was back in Las Vegas on Wednesday working out at the Raiders’ facility.
Las Vegas also made free agent deals with three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum on a three-year, $81 million deal that includes $60 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN; linebacker Quay Walker (three years, $40.5 million); edge rusher Kwity Paye (three years, $48 million); and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (three years, $35 million).
Orlovsky stunned Ravens backed out of Maxx Crosby deal (2:29)The “Get Up” crew reacts to the Ravens’ decision to back out of the trade agreement for Maxx Crosby due to medical concerns. (2:29)
The “Get Up” crew reacts to the Ravens’ decision to back out of the trade agreement for Maxx Crosby due to medical concerns. (2:29)
Despite the Crosby trade being nixed, the Raiders are still expected to sign all of their free agents and have announced deals for cornerback Eric Stokes (three years, $30 million), edge rusher Malcolm Koonce (one year, $11 million) and linebacker Nakobe Dean (three years, $36 million) as well as their trade for former Buffalo Bills slot cornerback Taron Johnson.
Ryan McFaddenMar 12, 2026, 01:45 AM ETCloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Follow on XMultiple Authors