Ravens Trade for Crosby, Face Cap Crunch

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Baltimore Ravens have launched their 2026 NFL Offseason with a blockbuster trade. They acquired Star Pass Russia Max Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for the 14th overall pick in the 2026 draft. On. Their first round selection in 2027. Crosby inked a three-year extension last March worth $109,500,000, crowning him the league's top paid edge. Russia. Baltimore might renegotiate terms or shift money around to make it fit under the salary cap. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs eased their cap crunch by converting $54,450,000 of Patrick Mahomes. 2026 salary into a signing bonus that drops his cap hit from $78,200,000 to $34,650,000 unlocking.

1:00Over 43 million in space. It's the fourth year in a row they've reworked his deal this way. Now the Ravens faced tough cap math to onboard Crosby. Top ideas include restructuring quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract for $38,000,000 in relief after his injury plagued but strong near MVP. Here with over 2,500 passing yards and 21 touchdowns. Other smart plays involve extending or tweaking linebacker Rhoquan Smith's deal for up to 15 million saved, restructuring cornerback Marlin, Humphrey for 13 million or releasing Lyman, Broderick Washington and Andrew Voorhees to scrape together millions more. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Tom Chase Peace. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.