NFL Football 3h Briefing
×NFL Trade Deadline Fallout
The Baltimore Ravens backed out espn.com of a trade for Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby just four days after agreeing to the deal, leaving the 26-year-old's future uncertain. Sources indicate several teams are now expressing interest espn.com in Crosby, though the Raiders' asking price may have increased following the Ravens' withdrawal. The sudden collapse of the trade has also affected espn.com other potential deadline moves, with teams reassessing their defensive needs and available assets.
League-Wide Deadline Activity
With the Crosby trade falling apart, multiple teams are scrambling espn.com to find pass-rushing help before Tuesday's deadline. The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers have both contacted espn.com the Raiders about alternative packages, while the Denver Broncos are exploring trades for veteran defensive linemen. League sources suggest the market for defensive talent espn.com has become more volatile, with teams that missed out on Crosby now pursuing espn.com secondary options.