Jerry Jones defends Ravens' decision on Maxx Crosby: You have to pass a physical

NBC Sports • March 31, 2026 • sports

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The Dallas Cowboys made three trade offers for edge rusher Maxx Crosby but did not match the Baltimore Ravens' offer of two first-round draft picks, which the Raiders accepted.
The Ravens later backed out of the trade after Crosby's physical revealed concerns about a degenerative knee issue, with input from multiple doctors including the Cowboys' team physician.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended the Ravens' decision, emphasizing that trades are not final until a player passes a physical examination.
Crosby is expected to remain with the Raiders for the upcoming season, and while Jones does not currently plan to revisit a trade, he acknowledged the possibility of future interest.