Raiders Retain Crosby After Failed Ravens Trade

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek expressed relief and optimism Thursday about retaining star defensive end Maxx Crosby, weeks after a proposed trade to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed over medical concerns. The 28-year-old pass rusher, who underwent knee surgery in January, returned to the Raiders facility the day after the deal fell apart and has since reaffirmed his commitment to the team.

The trade agreement, which would have sent Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round draft picks, unraveled shortly after it was announced earlier this month. The Ravens, aware of Crosby's recent meniscus repair in his left knee, backed out following a physical and review of his medical imaging. Sources indicated concerns about potential long-term durability, though Crosby and some Raiders associates have questioned whether the injury was the sole factor, given the team's prior knowledge of it. Crosby, speaking on his podcast, described arriving in Baltimore after a lengthy trip only to sense unease from the staff, including a subdued interaction with head coach Jesse Minter. "I'm so excited, fired up, this is a new opportunity. You could just tell the energy was off,"...