Maxx Crosby was technically traded back in early March, can you even believe that? The Las Vegas Raiders had an agreement in principle to ship their star pass rusher to the Baltimore Ravens for multiple first-round draft picks, a move that would have absolutely rocked the NFL landscape. But then, just days later, the Ravens backed out of the deal entirely, dropping a bombshell that Crosby failed his physical due to a surgically repaired knee. What a gut punch for Baltimore, right?
Crosby’s Loyalty Shut Down a Rams Pursuit
But hold up, the story doesn’t just end with Baltimore bailing out like that. After that blockbuster went sideways, the Los Angeles Rams actually jumped into the mix, briefly discussing a move to acquire Crosby. Reportedly, L.A. was the strongest team pushing for a deal, trying to snatch up the elite edge rusher after the Ravens decided to pull the plug. Yeah, other teams were definitely sniffing around too, trying to get in on the action, but the talk was they were trying to snatch him up for “pennies on the dollar.” Seriously? That’s just flat out disrespectful to a player of his caliber!
Here’s the kicker, though: before any real talks could even heat up, Crosby himself made it crystal clear. He did NOT want to be traded. He told the Raiders organization straight up that he wanted to stay put. Dude even took to social media on March 12, 2026, dropping the hammer and declaring his loyalty. He straight up posted, “Everything Happens For A Reason. Believe Nothing You Hear & Half Of What You See. Im A Raider. I’m Back. Run That S***.” You gotta respect that kind of commitment! Once he put his foot down, all trade discussions pretty much stopped in earnest. He’s reportedly got absolutely zero issues with the Raiders organization and is set to start the year in peak health, ready to wreak havoc screaming off the edge for the silver and black.
Rams Land Garrett in Massive Pivot
So, what about the Rams after Crosby stonewalled their pursuit? Did they just roll over? Nah, they definitely landed on their feet! Once that avenue closed, they immediately pivoted and went for another game-wrecker: Myles Garrett. The Rams pulled off arguably the biggest blockbuster of the entire summer, grabbing the former Cleveland Browns pass rusher in a massive trade! They sent Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, AND a 2029 third-round pick for the defending Defensive Player of the Year. That’s a seriously massive haul they gave up, no doubt, but snagging the defending Defensive Player of the Year? That’s not just a move, that’s a statement! They were NOT messing around.
This Sunday, Maxx Crosby will be out there for the Raiders, hosting the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium, ready to help them kick off the 2026 regular season with a win. And the Rams? Yeah, they went from almost getting Crosby to now rolling with Myles Garrett on the roster. Talk about a couple of off-season sagas that absolutely reshaped the defensive lines in the league!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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