Maxx Crosby Traded to Ravens, Raiders Get First-Round Picks

0:00It's March 7th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The first big trade of the 2026 NFL off season is done, even before the league year starts on March 11th. Edge rusher Max Crosby is heading from the Raiders to the Ravens. In return Las Vegas gets Baltimore's first round picks in 2026 and 2027, including the number 14 overall selection. This year Crosby, a 28-year-old five-time pro-bola, grew frustrated with the Raiders after a knee-injury sidelineed him late last season. He wanted to play out the year, but was sent home from the facility. Interest from teams like the Cowboys heated up fast, but Baltimore landed him without sending back a player. This marks a huge shift for the Ravens, who have never traded a first round pick before. Their 2025 defense struggled badly with pass rush, ranking near the bottom and sacks and pressure. The poor draft picks into Edge rushes recently, but most flopped, like Odafe Owe who got traded

1:01early this year. For Baltimore, Crosby brings relentless energy, double-digit sacks in recent years, and top stats and tackles for loss. Paired with interior guys like Travis Jones, he could transform their front. Their new coordinator knows him well from AFC West matchups, and fans see this as a win now pushed after last season's disappointments. Meanwhile, the Raiders score big with draft capital to rebuild after a rough 2025. They now have seven picks in the first four rounds next year, perfect for surrounding their presumed top quarterback pick with linemen and receivers. Both sides come out ahead in this stunner. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.