On Tuesday night, the NFL witnessed an unprecedented move that unraveled a blockbuster trade agreement. The fallout since then has produced several twists and turns.
The Baltimore Ravens backed out of a trade agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders for pass rusher Maxx Crosby. The deal would have sent two first-round picks to the Raiders in exchange for Crosby.
After the trade collapsed, reports indicated that the Ravens canceled the deal because Crosby “failed” his physical. Crosby previously underwent knee surgery, a fact every team knew while pursuing a trade for him.
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Crosby’s agent, C. J. LaBoy, took to X to set the record straight about his client’s health.
His response not only raises questions about the “failed physical” report but also invites scrutiny of how the Ravens conduct business. When teams appear to mislead or back out of agreements, they risk damaging trust between agents and franchises.
While the Ravens may have had legitimate concerns about Crosby’s health, critics have widely questioned the move. Teams and fans across the league already knew Crosby was rehabilitating an injury. So what exactly changed for Baltimore?
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The NFL world may never learn the full story. Some speculate the Ravens experienced buyer’s remorse after seeing more affordable options emerge on the free-agent market.
Regardless, Crosby’s agent made one thing clear: his client has suffered no unexpected setbacks and remains worth the price of any potential trade.
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