Ravens Snatch Hendrickson, Colts Lose Pass-Rusher

0:00On March 11th, the Baltimore Ravens made waves and free agency by signing past Russia Trey Hendrickson to a four-year deal worth 112 million dollars. This move came right after they backed away from a potential trade for Las Vegas Raider star Max Crosby. Hendrickson, the 31-year-old former NFL sacks leader, was the top prize they grabbed instead. Earlier this week, the Ravens had been deep in talks to land, Crosby but pulled out after reviewing his medical reports. They quickly shifted focus to Hendrickson, who had been a prime target for the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore jumped in at the perfect moment and sealed the deal before Indianapolis could. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this strengthened the Ravens defense, especially after losing out on Crosby. The Colts, meanwhile, seemed poised to add Hendrickson to their line, but got edged out. Losing him stings as they already let a couple of edged rushes depart in free agency. Now, new details show the Colts are still hunting for pass rush help.

1:01They traded away Quitty Pay to the Raiders, and did not resign Tyquan Lewis, or Samson Ibacom. With just five edged rushes on the roster, including recent addition Arden Key, expect them to keep shopping. These quid pivots highlight how fast things move in the NFL offseason, setting up intense battles up front for both teams next season.