Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby personally shut down trade talks with the Los Angeles Rams after his blockbuster deal to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed earlier this offseason, according to sources who spoke to NFL Network.
The Rams had aggressively pursued Crosby after Baltimore backed out of an agreed trade that would have sent the five-time Pro Bowler to the Ravens in exchange for two first-round picks. The deal fell through when Baltimore grew uncomfortable with Crosby's surgically repaired knee during his physical examination.
Los Angeles, known for making big swings in the trade market, emerged as the strongest suitor among several interested teams. But before any formal discussions could progress, Crosby made his position clear to all parties involved.
"I'm a Raider. I'm back. Run that (expletive)," Crosby famously said after the Ravens deal collapsed. Sources say he delivered a similar message to the Rams and other interested clubs, making it known he wanted to remain in Las Vegas.
The Raiders received multiple trade inquiries after the Baltimore deal fell through, but none came close to materializing. According to one source, interested teams were offering "pennies on the dollars," hoping Las Vegas was looking to dump Crosby at a discount price — something the organization had no intention of doing.
The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers were also monitoring the situation and expressed interest in acquiring the star pass rusher. However, once Crosby made clear he didn't want to be traded again, all discussions ended.
With Crosby off the market, the Rams pivoted to their eventual blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns this summer. The trade turned the NFL on its ear, but sources indicate Crosby was their initial target.
The failed Ravens trade was set to be one of the biggest moves of the offseason before medical concerns derailed it. Baltimore's reluctance to complete the deal despite the significant draft capital involved underscored their concerns about Crosby's knee condition.
However, sources say Crosby has experienced no issues with his surgically repaired knee and is in excellent health heading into the 2026 season. The Raiders, who spent heavily in free agency this offseason, now field a much more talented roster than when the original Baltimore trade was executed.
Crosby's decision to stay put appears to have worked out for both player and organization. The Raiders retained their defensive cornerstone while building a stronger supporting cast around him, setting up what could be a compelling season in Las Vegas.
