Ravens land Maxx Crosby for two first-round picks
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- Maxx Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, a move that shocked some given Baltimore's draft-oriented philosophy, but aligns with the high value placed on elite pass rushers.
- Dallas Cowboys bowed out of the Crosby sweepstakes, unwilling to part with two first-round picks, despite having eyed him for a long time and being willing to offer a veteran player.
- Philadelphia Eagles are actively engaged in the pass-rush market and are asking for a steep price (first- and second-round picks) for A.J. Brown, with New England reportedly in the mix.
- Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips, Odafe Oweh, Khalil Mack, and Boye Mafe are now firmly on the Dallas Cowboys' radar as they pivot to free agency for a pass rusher after losing out on Crosby.
- Alec Pierce and Kenneth Walker III are expected to command significant paydays, according to league executives and coaches.
Why it matters: The NFL free agency frenzy is here, with blockbuster trades and high-stakes negotiations reshaping team rosters.
