Raiders' Crosby on nixed trade: 'I am where I'm supposed to be' - ESPN

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said he was «livid» and «confused» by the Ravens' decision to back out of a trade that would have sent him to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks due to medical concerns.

«No one will ever admit what the real truth is. Ultimately, it doesn't matter. I am where I'm supposed to be,» Crosby said on the latest episode of his podcast, «The Rush.»

Crosby described last week as a whirlwind. He was shocked about his time in Las Vegas appearing to be at an end after seven seasons and five Pro Bowl selections but was excited for a new opportunity with the Ravens.

On Monday, Crosby said the Ravens flew him first-class to Washington, D.C. due to the lack of direct flights to Baltimore. The next day, Crosby had a physical and an MRI but didn't speak with general manager Eric DeCosta throughout the day.

«I thought I was going to see [DeCosta] when I first got there. I don't know why. I'm not going to speculate.» Crosby said. «He just made the trade, and I didn't see him for five hours.»

Just before Crosby left the facility, he met with Ravens head coach Jesse Minter and DeCosta, saying the energy felt off. «I dapped up [Minter], and he had a blank face,» Crosby added.

Crosby said he was terrified after DeCosta then informed him that one of the doctors had concerns about his knee, and they wanted to get additional opinions.

Crosby, 28, underwent surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He was aware that he needed surgery in the fall but continued to play until the Raiders decided to shut him down for the final two games of last season, a decision that left Crosby frustrated.

His surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Crosby was