Why did the Ravens cancel the Maxx Crosby trade?

What happened and why it matters

Baltimore's decision to walk away from a blockbuster deal centered on medical concerns identified during Crosby's physical examination. After the Ravens and Raiders reached terms on a trade that would have sent Maxx Crosby to Baltimore, the Ravens informed Las Vegas that Crosby did not clear their physical. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta called the outcome "gutting," saying the team had planned to pair Crosby with another veteran edge rusher to reshape their pass rush.

The failed physical had immediate ripple effects. Baltimore moved quickly to pivot, signing Trey Hendrickson to a long-term contract to fill the same role it had envisioned for Crosby. The NFL transaction also triggered public scrutiny of how teams evaluate medical risk in high-stakes trades — and left Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler, back with the Raiders amid intense media scrutiny.

Key details

• The trade collapsed after Crosby failed the Ravens’ physical.
• Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said the team was "gutted" by the outcome and had planned to pair Crosby with other pass-rush help.
• Baltimore pivoted and signed Trey Hendrickson to a multi-year deal following the canceled trade.

What this means going forward

The immediate fallout is organizational: Baltimore had to shift its free-agent plans and reallocate cap resources, while the Raiders ended the episode with Crosby still on their roster. For Crosby personally, the cancelled deal reportedly cost him potential earnings and the chance to join a Super Bowl contender; his camp has pushed back against some reporting around the medicals. In public comments Crosby has signaled commitment to Las Vegas, posting messages that emphasize he remains a Raider. The episode also sparked broader debate across the league about the timing, transparency and financial consequences of medical evaluations in trades.