Maxx Crosby, YOU are a Baltimore Raven

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kyle Crabbs | Last updated Mar 6, 2026 11:54 PM ET

The Baltimore Ravens are officially going for broke.

Baltimore has, historically, been a team that loves their draft picks under the direction of general manager Eric DeCosta. And I'm sure they still do. But some moves are simply too good to pass up — and for DeCosta, the line he's willing to cross seems to be "Maxx Crosby ". According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, DeCosta has scorned his habitual draft pick collection and traded two first-round draft choices to the Las Vegas Raiders for Crosby's services.

Ravens trade two first round picks to Las Vegas for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby

ESPN sources: the Raiders agreed to trade five-time Pro-Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks.

The trade cannot be processed until next week, but it is in place. And Crosby is expected to be a Raven with two 1s back to Vegas. pic.twitter.com/rfExCLpXfF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2026

The Ravens are sending two first-round picks to the Raiders — the first one coming next month with the 14th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore will also be without their 2027 first-round choice; it marks a major departure for Baltimore but also offers a major piece of the puzzle for new head coach Jesse Minter in his first season as the Ravens' new head coach.

Prior to this announced deal, the Ravens' pass rush on the edge anchored by young talents and role players on the edge. It should make second-year pass rusher Mike Green more impactful. And it has the potential to turn the AFC North upside down if quarterback Lamar Jackson can get back to his dynamic, explosive ways.

Baltimore's first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is now currently scheduled for 45th overall. The team also has another top-100 pick at No. 80 overall. This year's first round of the NFL Draft puts the Ravens on the fringe of a splash talent; this move ensure's they'll get one with that asset. I'm sure Ravens fans won't mind on Thursday night when pick No. 14 comes on the clock — Crosby highlights will do just fine for the first round.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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