Rams pursued Maxx Crosby before trading for Myles Garrett
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams attempted to acquire Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders before ultimately trading for Myles Garrett. The Rams initiated a push for Crosby after a potential deal between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas collapsed due to concerns regarding Crosby’s surgically repaired knee. Several teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers, monitored the situation, but the Raiders refused to lower their asking price. Crosby expressed a clear desire to remain with Las Vegas and publicly affirmed his commitment to the organization. Following this, Los Angeles shifted its focus toward securing Garrett as its new defensive difference-maker. Crosby remains with the Raiders, who report that his knee has caused no recent complications and is in good health.
- •Los Angeles pursued Maxx Crosby before settling on Myles Garrett.
- •A potential trade involving Baltimore and Las Vegas stalled over knee health concerns.
- •Maxx Crosby stated his intent to stay with the Raiders throughout the trade speculation.
- •The Raiders maintained high trade value requirements for Crosby despite physical examination reports.
- •Myles Garrett joined the Rams after the organization pivoted from its initial target.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Rams nearly landed Maxx Crosby before turning to Myles Garrett
"The Rams landed Myles Garrett in a blockbuster deal, but he reportedly wasn’t their first choice. Maxx Crosby was the superstar Los Angeles initially wanted—and the Raiders star made his feelings about a trade crystal clear.
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