The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports. In exchange, the Ravens will send two first-round draft picks, including the No. 14 overall pick in next month’s NFL draft.
Key Takeaways
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for two first-round draft picks.
- The Ravens will send two first-round picks, including the No. 14 overall pick, to the Raiders.
- Crosby has 69.5 career sacks and is a significant addition to the Ravens' defense.
- The trade marks one of the boldest moves by Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta.
- The Dallas Cowboys were also reportedly interested in acquiring Crosby.
Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and dogged run defender with 69.5 career sacks over seven seasons, is expected to significantly bolster the Ravens' defense. The team finished tied for 28th in the league in sacks last season with only 30. This trade marks one of the boldest moves by Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, who has been reluctant to part with first-round picks.
The Dallas Cowboys were also reportedly interested in acquiring Crosby. The 28-year-old had 10 sacks and a career-high 28 tackles for a loss last season. His addition is seen as a major boost for the Ravens' defense, especially under new coach Jesse Minter and with three-time All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Crosby's frustration with the Raiders' struggles was evident before a tumultuous end to last season when he was placed on injured reserve with two games remaining due to a knee injury. Despite maintaining that he wanted to play his entire career for the Raiders, Crosby never explicitly said he wanted to return after undergoing left knee surgery about a month ago.
The Las Vegas Raiders will use the draft picks to address other holes in their roster. They are widely expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick and are likely to cut quarterback Geno Smith before the league year opens Wednesday.
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