Summary
The Baltimore Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson, a star pass rusher, to a four-year deal worth $112 million. This decision came after the Ravens canceled a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for Maxx Crosby due to medical concerns.
Key Facts
- The Ravens’ original plan to trade for Maxx Crosby was canceled because of a potential knee issue.
- The agreement with Maxx Crosby would have involved trading two first-round picks to the Raiders.
- Trey Hendrickson, previously with the Cincinnati Bengals, is joining the Ravens with a $112 million contract over four years.
- Hendrickson is ranked fourth in the NFL for sacks since 2021, with a total of 61 sacks.
- The Ravens ranked 30th in total sacks in 2025, which prompted the need to improve their pass rush.
- The new deal removes the obstacle of Hendrickson for Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson, who faced him in past games.
- The Ravens sought to improve their defense, leading to the acquisition of Hendrickson.
