Ravens Trade 2 Firsts for Maxx Crosby

0:00With the NFL today, March 7th, NFL teams know defense wins championships, so they're trading huge draft capital for elite defenders. The Baltimore Ravens just made a blockbuster move, sending two first round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for 28-year-old 5-time pro-bowl. Edge rusher, Max Crosby. This kind of deal is extremely rare, with fewer than 20 trades involving two first round picks over the past 40 years. But three have happened in the last six-and-a-half months, and everyone was for a superstar on defense. The last two super balls prove why teams are prioritizing this. Seattle's fierce defense sacked the opposing quarterback six times and a 29-13 win over New England last month. The year before, Philadelphia did the same to Patrick Mahomes in a 40-22 victory over Kansas City. Meanwhile, Crosby gives the Ravens a major boost after several playoff disappointments despite Lamar Jackson's success. Their defense managed just 30 sacks in the 2025 season, tying for 28th in the league, but new coach Jesse Mentor could help.

1:05Him shine. Other recent defender halls include the cult-sending two first rounders and a receiver for two-time all pro-corner-back-saws gardener and the packers. Trading two firsts plus a star tackle for three-time all pro-edge rusher, Micah Parsons, moves that paid off big, unlike some quarterback flops. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-SoliPellow.com