The NFL’s new league year begins in less than a day, and teams across the league are finalizing trades and negotiating with free agents.
On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens made an unprecedented move by rescinding a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. This trade would have sent Maxx Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for several draft picks.
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Now we know why the Ravens pulled the deal. According to reports, Crosby failed a physical with Baltimore, causing the team to void his contract.
Failing a physical inspection is a common reason to cancel a deal, but circumstances raise questions. The Ravens already knew the Raiders’ star defenseman was recovering from surgery. Unless doctors find a separate injury concern, the decision remains a mystery.
The Raiders are now missing two first-round picks and the Ravens still have to address their pass rush issues. The Crosby trade story leaves more questions than answers.
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Why did the Ravens agree to the trade knowing Crosby was recovering from surgery? Have the Raiders or Crosby withheld additional information?
Something doesn’t make sense. More details are likely to emerge in the coming days.
As of now, the Ravens need to get their draft pick back and the Raiders need to find another trade partner.
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