Maxx Crosby live updates: Latest on Raiders DE after Ravens trade falls through

The failed Maxx Crosby trade is a reminder that no deal in NFL free agency is truly complete until it has been processed by the league.

On Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Raiders broke the news that a trade sending Crosby, the five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher, to the Baltimore Ravens would not be moving forward. The Raiders alleged in a statement that the Ravens had "backed out" of the agreement reached four days earlier. NFL Network and ESPN were among the outlets to report that medical concerns that arose during Crosby's physical was the catalyst for the dissolution of the deal.

There's plenty to sort out on Wednesday and beyond, so here are the latest updates on the situation:

For now, at least, Maxx Crosby has returned to the Raiders.

The star edge rusher on Tuesday posted an Instagram reel taken inside a private jet - presumably of Crosby on his way back to Las Vegas. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that Crosby had indeed made it back to Las Vegas, where he plans to continue his rehab at the Raiders' facility. For the time being, his focus is on getting healthy and playing for the Silver and Black, Rapoport reported.

Rapoport also confirmed a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter that multiple teams had reached out to the Raiders in the wake of the trade falling apart, but the timing would make putting a deal together difficult.

The Las Vegas Raiders won't be further unraveling their free agency moves to date.

After the team's offseason and cap outlook shifted in the wake of the Crosby trade falling apart, the Raiders plan to honor the standing agreements they have with free agents, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported Wednesday.

At 4 p.m. ET, the Raiders can make official their agreements with center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, wide receiver Jalen Nailor and edge rusher Kwity Paye, among others.

As confusion reigns regarding Maxx Crosby's prognosis, the surgeon who performed his meniscus repair spoke out.

Maxx Crosby is doing very well in the early part of his rehab and recovery from surgery to treat a significant meniscus tear and the related stress injury to the bone and cartilage in his knee," Dr.Neal ElAttrachetold ESPN. "He is certainly on track in his planned program....he feels very well and is already much improved compared to before surgery."

ElAttrache added that the timing of the trade proved to be a particularly difficult obstacle.

We truly respect the work of the Ravens staff with Maxx regarding the contract physical exam," ElAttrache said. "We also understand the challenge the staff faces when tasked to provide a future risk assessment based on an evaluation early in the recovery process. This is especially challenging when dealing with an elite player like Maxx considering the level of commitment necessary for a team to obtain him.The timing of this assessment is unfortunate because the apparent risk will lessen as his recovery progresses and his return to performance over the next few months becomes clear."

It's uncertain what led to the breaking point between the Ravens and Raiders.

In January, Crosby underwent surgery for a meniscus repair after he was sidelined for the final two games of the season, which became a point of contention for him when the franchise shut him down against his wishes.

"Maxx continues to be on track in his recovery and if anything is ahead of schedule according to his surgeon Dr Neal El Attrache," Crosby's agent, CJ LaBoy, wrote on X. "Maxx remains on track to return during the offseason program & will undoubtedly return as the dominant game wrecker he has been these past 7 seasons."

The Ravens have yet to comment on the matter.

It's not immediately clear where and when Crosby would be shipped off, if at all.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that the Raiders already have received calls from several" teams inquiring about Crosby's availability in a potential trade. He added, however, that the team was working toward getting Crosby healthy and having him play for the organization, though he said Las Vegas would listen to additional calls.

With NFL teams needing to be compliant with the league's salary cap by 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, orchestrating a deal that would fit in with all of a team's other unofficial agreements to date could be complex.

The Dallas Cowboys were among the teams that initially made a push for Crosby, per reports. But Dallas is not expected to re-engage the Raiders in trade talks at this time, according to multiple reports, after agreeing to acquire edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers and sign safety Jalen Thompson.

Just as trades cannot become official until the start of the new league year on 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, free agent deals also cannot be locked in until that window opens.

The Raiders struck highly lucrative agreements with a number of players, including center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, wide receiver Jalen Nailor and edge rusher Kwity Paye.

The trade was set to free up approximately $30 million in cap space for the Raiders, but Las Vegas will now have to account for that hit with Crosby returning.

All eyes will be on edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who could be the Ravens' fallback plan if the team still wants to make a splashy acquisition for a pass rusher.

Hendrickson, 31, is nearly three years older than Crosby. But the former NFL sack king is easily the most accomplished defensive player still available, and reports indicate his market has been more muted than he and others anticipated.

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