Raiders say Ravens backed out of Maxx Crosby trade

Maxx Crosby is available after all.

Four days after the Raiders agreed to trade their star defensive end to the Ravens, the deal is off. On the Raiders’ official social media accounts Tuesday, they posted the following: “The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby. We will have no further comment at this time.”

Crosby had surgery to fix a torn left knee just two months ago. Trades are contingent on players passing physicals, and Crosby was in Baltimore on Tuesday.

What this means for Crosby’s future with the Raiders — or any other team — is up in the air. The Bears — who at one point were the gambling favorite to add Crosby — had kept an eye on the market for the defensive end before he was traded. But they, like many teams around the NFL, spent Monday and Tuesday agreeing to deals with free agents. Those contracts —and trades — become official after the league year begins Wednesday.

The Ravens agreed to give the Raiders two first-round picks for Crosby. It's unclear what either side does next.