Ravens Acquire Maxx Crosby, Intensifying AFC North Pass Rush

0:00For the NFL, it's March 7th, and here's what's going on. The AFC North just got even tougher for pass rushers. The Baltimore Ravens are acquiring all pro-edrusher Max Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for two first round picks. Crosby, a standout since being drafted in 2019 out of Eastern Michigan, brings serious heat to an already stacked division. Crosby has racked up 69 and a half career sacks along with 133 tackles for loss during his time with the Raiders. He's proven himself as one of the league's top disruptors, earning all pro honors and thriving despite some injury setbacks. The Ravens defense was already elite, boasting all pro talents like safety, Kyle Hamilton, linebacker Rhoquan Smith, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey, adding Crosby gives them another weapon to terrorize quarterbacks. Now the division features a murderers row of edge rushers. Crosby joins Miles Garrett on the Browns, while the Steelers counter with TJ Watt Alex Heismith and Nick Herbig. Pittsburgh faces these guys twice a year.

1:05This move ramps up the pressure across the North, promising some epic battles of front. Fans are buzzing about how it shakes up the playoff race. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.