Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens

0:00It's March 7th for the NFL. Let's get into it. The Las Vegas Raiders are trading star pass rusher Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in a major deal right before free agency. The Ravens are sending back two first round picks, number 14 in the 2026 draft and their pick in 2027. The trade hinges on Crosby passing a physical and cannot go official until the new league year starts on Wednesday. Crosby, a five time pro-bola, drafted in the fourth round back in 2019, brings elite skills with nearly 70 sacks over seven seasons. The Raiders finished three and 14 this year, earning the number one pick next month, while the Ravens posted eight and nine in desperately need. Pass rush help after just 30 sacks last season. Tensions grew between Crosby and the Raiders after they sidelined him late with a knee issue, fueling talk of tanking for draft position. He wanted to play on, but the team held firm. For Baltimore, a draft focused franchise, giving up prime picks, shows real urgency under

1:01new head coach Jesse Mentor following coaching shakeups. The Raiders benefit from Crosby s contract structure, facing only a $5,100,000 cap hit. Free agency tampering opens Monday and noon eastern, giving teams a chance to negotiate early. Crosby, turning 29 in August, joins a Ravens edge group needing a proven leader. This move helps Baltimore fix a defense that slipped badly, freeing them to target other spots like the lines and secondary. Meanwhile, the Raiders gained valuable assets for a full rebuild after years of limited playoff success. Expect more moves as the offseason heats up. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow. Won't you try it? It just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.