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Source: Fox News
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens had agreed to a trade for NFL pass rusher Maxx Crosby, but the deal fell through after Crosby failed his physical. Crosby’s agent stated that the player is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn meniscus and is expected to return during the offseason. The Ravens have since agreed to a deal with defensive end Trey Hendrickson. The trade collapse carries salary cap consequences for the Raiders.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Crosby’s agent said he’s ahead of schedule, but the team didn’t believe it. The Ravens didn’t want to take the risk.
Crosby was in Baltimore, showing off his recovery progress, but it wasn’t enough.
The Raiders are left with the salary cap consequences, while the Ravens get their man in Hendrickson.
The Ravens always knew they had the upper hand.
Original Observation: This one was always going to come down to the physical.
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Author: Evan Null
