The NFL’s new league year begins in less than 24 hours. The team spent a period of legal tampering negotiating the deal and finalizing the deal at the last minute.
One of the trades reported last week involved the Las Vegas Raiders sending star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. The agreement would have given the Raiders multiple draft picks, including two first-round selections.
In a surprising turn of events, a new report says the Ravens have pulled out of the deal. The deal has not been made official and could not be finalized until the start of the new league year.
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The move marks an unusual development for the Ravens. While the deal wasn’t technically official, walking away from an agreement of this magnitude would raise eyebrows around the league.
The Raiders released a brief statement but declined to comment further at this time. More details are likely to emerge in the coming days.
Trust plays a key role in these types of transactions throughout the NFL. Teams often view this period as a “handshake” deal until a contract can be officially finalized.
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Getting out of a deal like this will require clarity for everyone involved. This decision could erode trust between the Ravens and Raiders front offices and will almost certainly frustrate fans.
December 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field after the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Image
Raiders fans were hoping the team would add valuable draft capital, while Ravens fans were hoping Crosby would finally solve the team’s pass rush problems. Now both fan bases are wondering what went wrong.
Until the Ravens provide a definitive explanation as to why they backed away from the deal, the speculation will continue to grow tremendously.
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