The Ringer NFL Show Maxx Crosby Bombshell Dominates Day 2 of Free Agency
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Mar 11, 2026 
Diante Lee, NFL analyst and writer known for sharp free-agency analysis, breaks down Baltimore backing out of a Maxx Crosby trade and questions the 'failed physical' story. He maps out Crosby’s likely landing spots and how the move reshapes team leverage. They also react to notable signings and a Jets trade that shift the market.
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Ravens Likely Had Cold Feet On Crosby Deal
- The Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby trade looks like cold feet more than a genuine undisclosed medical discovery.
- Baltimore negotiated the deal knowing Crosby had recent meniscus surgery, so the failed-physical explanation reads as a cover for reversing course.
Hendrickson Availability Explains Ravens Reversal
- The timing suggests Baltimore pivoted because Trey Hendrickson became a realistic target, making two first-round picks for Crosby less attractive.
- If the Ravens sign Hendrickson, the optics of claiming a failed physical will fuel leaguewide suspicion of gamesmanship.
Failed Physical Cuts Crosby's Trade Market
- The Raiders now face a damaged market for Crosby because the public failed-physical claim lowers other teams' offers.
- Teams that previously passed may leverage the medical doubt to reduce bids, making it harder for Las Vegas to recoup two firsts.