Maxx Crosby Admits He Was 'F---ing Livid' at the Ravens for Shutting Down His Trade

Maxx Crosby during a game with the Las Vegas Raiders. Credit: Ian Maule/Getty NEED TO KNOW On his podcast, Maxx Crosby recalled how his trade to the Baltimore Ravens fell apart. The athlete said he got a weird feeling when he arrived for his physical with the Ravens, which made him feel "terrified" He said they backed out of the deal after they saw the results from his physical Maxx Crosby is opening up about his failed trade to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end, 28, was ready for a new start with the Ravens after the two teams mutually agreed to a trade, but the deal fell apart a few days later, Crosby details on the Tuesday, March 17 episode of his podcast, The Rush With Maxx Crosby . “I’ve gone through some s--- in my life, I can’t lie, but that whole situation was probably one of the most unique, crazy, wild, up-and-down roller coasters I’ve ever been a part of,” he said. Crosby, who had surgery on his knee in January to repair a torn meniscus, flew out to Baltimore on March 10 for a physical for the Ravens to evaluate his recovery and determine if he was fit enough to join the team.

Maxx Crosby during an October 2025 game against the Tennessee Titans. Credit: Brooke Sutton/Getty When he arrived for his physical, he said he got a weird feeling right away, Crosby said. The five-time pro bowler claims he didn't get to meet with Ravens head coach Jesse Minter or the team's general manager Eric DeCosta until after his physical was completed.

He recalled asking, “'Where’s Eric? ' ” “You know what I mean? He just made the trade.