Ravens back out on Crosby trade after medical review flags concerns
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A proposed deal would have sent Maxx Crosby from the Raiders to the Ravens in return for two first‑round picks, but Baltimore backed out after medical staff flagged concerns from Crosby’s meniscus repair; the conservative approach by team doctors in player evaluations is common and can derail high-stakes trades, a pattern echoed in past NFL and other sports dealings.
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- Maxx Crosby implies he's sticking with Raiders after failed trade to Ravens: 'I'm a Raider. I'm back' Yahoo Sports
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