Crosby Shut Down Rams Trade Talks, Wanted to Stay With Raiders — SkimNews
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- Maxx Crosby shut down trade talks with the Rams and other teams, declaring he wanted to stay with the Raiders after his deal to the Baltimore Ravens fell apart over a failed physical
- The collapsed Ravens trade would have sent two first-round picks to Las Vegas, but Baltimore balked at concerns over Crosby's surgically repaired knee
- The Los Angeles Rams were the most aggressive suitor for Crosby and pivoted to Myles Garrett after Crosby refused, landing the Browns star in a blockbuster summer deal
- Eagles, Cowboys, and 49ers also monitored the situation but wouldn't meet the Raiders' asking price, with one source saying offers amounted to "pennies on the dollars"
- The Raiders invested hundreds of millions in free agency, transforming their roster into a noticeably more talented team by the time Crosby returned
- Crosby's knee has shown no issues, and the five-time Pro Bowler is said to be in excellent health
Why it matters: Crosby's refusal directly pushed the Rams to pivot from him to Myles Garrett, whom they ultimately acquired in a blockbuster summer deal, while the Eagles, Cowboys, and 49ers all circled but refused to meet the Raiders' asking price — leaving Las Vegas to keep a five-time Pro Bowler they couldn't move.
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