Ravens Trade Crosby, Hendrickson's Market Explodes

0:00NFL stories making news on March 7th. The Baltimore Ravens just pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending their first round draft picks in 2026 and 2027 to the Las Vegas Raiders for star pass rusher Max Crosby. ESPN's Adam Schaefter broke the news on Friday, shaking up the NFL free agency landscape right before legal tampering starts on Monday. With Crosby off the trade block, Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals now stands alone as the top available pass rusher. Hendrickson has chased a big long-term deal for years, and this move gives him serious leverage to land one. Teams like the Indianapolis Colts are circling fast. Hendrickson thrived under their new defensive coordinator, Liu Anorumo, during his Bengals days, posting 57 sacks, including a Lee High, 17.5 last season. The Colts ranked near the bottom in pass rush win rate, and desperately need that quarterback pressure. The Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears are also in the mix. Dallas wants to revamp his defense after a rough year, even if big spending isn't their

1:05usual style, while the Bears freed up over 26 million. In cap space, and have a coaching tie to Hendrickson from his early career, as free agency heats up, expect Hendrickson's market to explode with contract projections around 84 to 99 million over three years. This could reshape several defenses before the newly gear begins. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. Head in, sound on, lights out, that is the routine, S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM