Maxx Crosby’s wife applauded a message about the Raiders defensive end’s recovery from January knee surgery after the Ravens backed out of a trade agreement due to concerns about his physical on Tuesday.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Rachel Crosby reposted a tweet by Crosby’s agent, C.J. LaBoy, explaining that the Raiders’ star is “on track” to return from a significant meniscus tear during the offseason program.
“Maxx continues to be on track in his recovery and if anything is ahead of schedule according to his surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache,” LaBoy wrote. “Maxx remains on track to return during the offseason program & will undoubtedly return as the dominant game wrecker he has been these past 7 seasons.”
Rachel wrote, “Say it louder,” including a pair of hand-clapping emojis.
Crosby, 28, also shared the tweet on his Instagram Story.
The five-time Pro Bowler, who got off crutches only last week, is working toward being ready for the 2026 regular-season opener, ElAttrache told ESPN Wednesday morning.
“Maxx Crosby is doing very well in the early part of his rehab and recovery from surgery to treat a significant meniscus tear and the related stress injury to the bone and cartilage in his knee. He is certainly on track in his planned program….he feels very well and is already much improved compared to before surgery,” ElAttrache said.
He explained that the timing of the Ravens’ failed physical is unfortunate.
“We truly respect the work of the Ravens staff with Maxx regarding the contract physical exam. We also understand the challenge the staff faces when tasked to provide a future risk assessment based on an evaluation early in the recovery process. This is especially challenging when dealing with an elite player like Maxx considering the level of commitment necessary for a team to obtain him. The timing of this assessment is unfortunate because the apparent risk will lessen as his recovery progresses and his return to performance over the next few months becomes clear.
“At this point, Max is doing an excellent job attacking his rehab and his knee is responding very well. We look forward to Maxx returning to his elite level of performance this season as planned and for several more to come.”
Crosby suffered a left knee injury in the Raiders’ shutout 31-0 loss to the Chiefs last October.
He played through the injury before being shut down by Las Vegas for the final two games of the 2025 season.
“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the Raiders announced on Tuesday.
“We will have no further comment at this time.”
Crosby signed a 3-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders in March 2025.
The couple has been married for three years.