Ravens Trade for Crosby, Seahawks Miss Out

0:00It's March 7th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Las Vegas Raiders are trading star-passed Russia Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first round draft picks. The deal since Crosby along with his current contract, which becomes official, on Wednesday around 4pm Eastern time. Crosby's deal is team-friendly right now. He's set to earn about $30 million this year, with salaries dipping slightly in the coming seasons to an average of $29 million per per year. Year over the final four years, a big chunk of that base pay is already guaranteed. Meanwhile, the market for elite ed rushers has exploded. Top players like Michael Parsons command $46,500,000 annually far above what Crosby makes. Last year, he set records for production, but guys like TJ Watt and Miles Garrett have since reset the bar higher. Fans and insiders expect the Ravens to rework his contract right away, bumping up the average pay and adding more guarantees.

1:01It makes sense to lock that in early, avoiding any awkward vibes as he joins the team. For now, nothing's final until the trade clears. Either side could still walk away, but if Baltimore's willing to part with those high picks, they'll likely pay Crosby what he's worth on the open market. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM