Report: Ravens were concerned about "degenerative issue" in Maxx Crosby's knee
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Key Points:
- The Baltimore Ravens decided not to proceed with trading for Maxx Crosby due to concerns about the long-term durability of his knee, which has a degenerative issue and was recently operated on for a torn meniscus.
- The Ravens were hesitant to trade two first-round picks and take on Crosby’s $116 million contract without assurance he could perform beyond 2026.
- The availability of free agent Trey Hendrickson at a lower cost and without draft pick compensation influenced the Ravens' decision.
- The delay in completing Crosby’s physical allowed the Ravens to reassess the trade and ultimately back out, a right both teams held before the new league year began.
- The Raiders retained Crosby, who has renewed motivation to prove the Ravens wrong, while the Ravens prioritized medical caution similar to previous trade decisions.
