Ravens Trade First-Round Picks for Maxx Crosby

0:00On this March 7th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, sending their 2026 and 2027 first round. Draft picks in exchange for star defensive in Max Crosby. This marks the first time in franchise history. The Ravens have traded a first rounder for a player, outbidding an offer from the Dallas Cowboys, that included one first and one second round pick. Meanwhile, the Ravens desperately needed pass rush help after tying for third few as sacks last season with just 30, which left their secondary. Exposed and allowed the third most passing yards in the league, new defensive coach Jesse Mentor now has a cornerstone player in Crosby to anchor the front, especially alongside a non-demotive wike once he recovers from injury. Raiders fans are swallowing a tough pill, losing another homegrown elite pass rusher after the Khalil Mac deal years ago. Crosby, who turns 29 in August, notched 10 sacks last year amid team tensions over his late

1:03season availability and was Las Vegas eyeing A, rebuilt after a three win season, the timing made sense for a roster reset. According to analysts, the Ravens earn an A grade for going all in to rebound from a sub-500 record and contend now. The Raiders get a B for a solid return of two future firsts, filling a void on the edge where no one else stepped up like second year guy Tyree Wilson or Malcolm Cones with his four and a half sacks. New Raiders GM, John Spitech in just his second year picks up a B plus for capitalizing on the picks despite earlier saying he expected Crosby to stay. He now has extra ammo in the drafts ahead to rebuild the front seven and prove his savvy. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Blacks Deeper, Reset Faster, Comfort, you can hear S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com