Crosby’s Ravens pursuit derailed by medical concerns, a wild rollercoaster

Maxx Crosby describes a whirlwind pursuit where the Ravens were willing to trade two first‑round picks for him, but medical concerns about his knee after meniscus surgery caused the deal to be backed out. He recounts a tense sequence—from flying to Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, to an “off” energy meeting with coach Jesse Minter, to being told the team’s doctors had concerns and that the Ravens were backing out—that left him furious on a private jet back to Las Vegas. The Raiders pivoted quickly, signing Trey Hendrickson, and Crosby stayed productive, earning his fifth Pro Bowl last season.