Summary
The Baltimore Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, making history by using two first-round draft picks. This is the first time in the Ravens' history that they have given up a first-round draft pick for a player. The trade will be official on March 11 when the NFL's new league year starts.
Key Facts
- The Baltimore Ravens acquired Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
- The Ravens traded their 2026 and 2027 first-round draft picks for Crosby.
- This is the first time in the Ravens' 31-year history they used a first-round pick to trade for a player.
- The Ravens outbid the Dallas Cowboys, who offered a first- and second-round pick.
- Maxx Crosby is 28 years old and has been a standout player, with five Pro Bowl appearances.
- Crosby joins a small group of only 15 NFL players ever traded for two first-round picks.
- Crosby had surgery for an ankle injury in 2024 and meniscus repair surgery recently.
- The Ravens hope Crosby boosts their defense, which ranked 29th in sacks last season.
