New Headline: Maxx Crosby of the Raiders' RB Breaks Jaw in Freak Play
"Everyone's got their own theory, conspiracy theory," Maxx Crosby told his podcast listeners.
Maxx Crosby opened up Tuesday on the trade that wasn't between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders, saying he was "livid" and "confused" after Baltimore backed out of the deal. "I can't lie, but that whole situation was probably one of the most unique, crazy, wild, up-and-down roller coaster I've ever been a part of," said Crosby, 28, a former Eastern Michigan standout, on the latest episode of his "The Rush" podcast. Baltimore had won the bidding war for Crosby by offering up a pair of first-round picks but then pulled out of a trade to acquire the superstar pass rusher last week, shocking the NFL world.
The Ravens flew Crosby out to be evaluated by doctors last week for evaluations focused on his knee and other past surgeries. Crosby noted he spent most of the day with the medical staff and not with general manager Eric DeCosta. More: D.
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Crosby also addressed the Monday morning quarterbacks and at-home doctors about how things fell apart on the podcast and what is understood about his health and knee, which he said had doctors in Baltimore concerned, leading to the deal vaporizing. "Everyone's got their own theory, conspiracy theory," Crosby said. "No one really will ever admit, either side, what the real truth is, or whatever.