Sources: Maxx Crosby shut down Rams trade talks after failed Ravens deal
Maxx Crosby reportedly ended potential trade talks with the Los Angeles Rams, opting to remain with the Raiders.
📍 Where it landed
Maxx Crosby shut down trade talks with the Los Angeles Rams and elected to stay with the Raiders after the Rams pursued him following the collapse of a Ravens deal. The Rams’ interest, along with low offers from teams such as the Cowboys, did not result in a move, and the trade narrative shifted toward other transactions like the Myles Garrett blockbuster.
Epilogue added 36d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 9 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 13.
- Primary Driver: Maxx Crosby reportedly ended potential trade talks with the Los Angeles Rams, opting to remain with the Raiders.
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The Los Angeles Rams pursued a franchise-changing move for Maxx Crosby before turning to a backup plan involving Myles Garrett, according to reports from outlets including ESPN and Bleacher Report. Sources indicate that Crosby shut down the trade discussions himself after a deal with the Ravens fell through, expressing his desire to stay with the Raiders.
Coverage details that the trade rumors also unveiled the Rams' wish list and injury updates surrounding the situation. While the Rams looked elsewhere to alter their roster, Crosby's intervention effectively halted any potential relocation to Los Angeles.
Future developments and potential roster adjustments for both teams depend on how management responds to these failed negotiations, though current reporting does not yet specify official next steps.
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The reporting (13)
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Sources: Maxx Crosby shut down Rams trade talks after failed Ravens deal ESPN · 39d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Did Maxx Crosby get traded to the Rams?
No, sources report that Crosby shut down trade talks and wanted to stay with the Raiders.
What was the backup plan for the Rams?
Reports indicate that a Myles Garrett trade served as a backup plan for the Los Angeles Rams.
Which team was involved in a failed deal before the Rams talks?
Coverage notes a failed deal with the Ravens prior to the discussions with the Rams.
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