Ravens Trade for Maxx Crosby, Boosting Defense

0:00For the NFL, it's March 7th, and here's what's going on. The Baltimore Ravens just pulled off a massive trade, acquiring all pro-edge rusher Max Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders for two first round draft. Picks, the deal becomes official when the new league year starts on Wednesday. It all kicked off Friday when Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson posted a meme hinting at big news. This move ramps up Baltimore's defense, which struggled last season with just 30 sacks, third-fewest in the league. Crosby, a 28-year-old star, had 10 sacks himself, twice as many as any Raven. He's the kind of finisher they need after blowing 16 late leads over the past five years, the worst mark in the NFL. Fans and analysts see this as a game-changer for Jackson, who's chased a superbow ring, despite two MVP awards. The Raven-spired coach John Harbaugh, partly due to those late collapses, and new coach Jesse Mentor inherits a past defense that ranked next to last. Crosby's spire fits Baltimore's Gritty tradition,

1:02like the defenses with Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs that closed out games. He stormed out when benched late last season, showing he lives to play, even with injuries and a huge contract. Now with stars like Lionbacker, Rokwan Smith, and Safety Kyle Hamilton, Crosby could unlock the unit's potential. It lifts pressure off Jackson and boost Super Bowl hopes in Charm City. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description, relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPELLO.COM