Madd Maxx

TL;DR

Baltimore agreed to trade two first-round picks for Max Crosby, then ditched him at the last second to sign Trey Hendrickson instead.

Key Points

• 1.The Ravens agreed to send two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for edge rusher Max Crosby, who had undergone meniscus surgery in January 2025.
• 2.Baltimore pulled out at the 11th hour, citing a failed physical, but the real reason appears to be that Trey Hendrickson's market was softer than expected, making him a cheaper and draftpick-free alternative.
• 3.The fallout wrecked the Raiders, who had already spent their freed-up cap space signing Crosby's replacement and other free agents under the assumption he was gone.
• 4.The Bengals were collateral damage — Hendrickson, their best defensive player, now plays against Cincinnati twice a year with a revenge motive after the team lowballed him in negotiations.
• 5.Crosby was physically inside the Ravens' facility with his family when the deal collapsed, forcing the most awkward possible return to Raiders HQ to continue his rehab amid an uncertain future.