The sudden collapse of a blockbuster trade involving Maxx Crosby has left the NFL world scrambling to understand what comes next for the Las Vegas Raiders star.
But according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the fallout from the failed deal may actually slow down any immediate trade discussions.
Speaking on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Schefter addressed the situation after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of an agreement to acquire Crosby when the pass rusher failed his physical.
The episode offered one of the clearest explanations yet of how the situation could reshape the market for one of the league’s most disruptive defenders.
“He had a hard time passing the Ravens physical. There might be another team that’s willing to pass him but you’re going to have to meet the Raiders‘ price, whatever that is,” Schefter said.
The Ravens had reportedly reached a tentative agreement to send two first-round draft picks to Las Vegas in exchange for Crosby before the deal unraveled.
Trades in the NFL are contingent on a player passing a physical, and Baltimore ultimately determined it could not move forward after reviewing Crosby‘s medical evaluation.
Raiders would only accept a high price for Crosby
The Raiders reportedly valued Crosby highly, with the tentative deal with Baltimore including two first-round draft picks. Other teams, like the Dallas Cowboys, also explored offers, but Schefter noted that no team is likely to match the Raiders‘ asking price at this time.
“The Ravens offered two one’s, the Cowboys offered a one and a two. I don’t think the Cowboys are offering a one and a two. So they don’t have the one and the two and they don’t have the two ones. And I don’t know who steps in,” Schefter added.
Crosby‘s market has cooled since the failed physical, leaving Las Vegas with limited leverage in trade talks. Schefter emphasized that the Raiders are unlikely to lower their asking price simply because one team walked away.
“Do I think the Raiders could wind up dealing Maxx Crosby down the line? Yeah. Do I think that’s going to happen now? I don’t think that’s going to happen now, it’s just not an advantageous time to trade him where he’s at physically.”
Crosby remains one of the NFL‘s premier edge defenders. Last season, he totaled 73 tackles, 45 solo and 28 assisted, along with 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception returned for 19 yards, and six passes defended. He also recorded a career-high 23.5 tackles for loss, causing 43 yards lost across 15 games.
The Raiders appear to be in a holding pattern. The team had already begun reshaping its roster during free agency, and the failed trade forced a sudden pivot in those plans.
If Crosby continues progressing in his recovery, the trade market could look very different later in the offseason. Until then, Schefter‘s takeaway from the situation is straightforward: the Raiders have little reason to panic or slash their asking price.
