Ravens GM DeCosta: Gut-Punched by Crosby Trade Collapse, Explains Tough Decision

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said he was gut-punched that Baltimore’s bid to trade for Maxx Crosby fell through after Crosby failed his physical following knee surgery, and he stressed that the choice was about the club’s best interests. Baltimore had been prepared to surrender two first-round picks and had also pursued Trey Hendrickson, but the deal couldn’t be salvaged; DeCosta denied cold feet and said the Ravens’ reputation and relationships with agents remain strong as they move on from the deal.