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"Tanking Comes with a Cost": Mike Florio Argues Tom Brady-Led Raiders' Losing Strategy Fueled Maxx Crosby Trade to Ravens
The Raiders acquired two first-round picks from the Ravens to rebuild, while Baltimore strengthens its defense for a win-now push under coach Jesse Minter.
- On March 6th, the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to send Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, marking a major roster shift.
- After private talks between Davis and Crosby two months ago, Raiders owner Mark Davis and Crosby agreed it was time to have different futures, as Crosby resisted another rebuild.
- Crosby's statistics show 10 sacks and 28 tackles for loss last season and 69.5 career sacks, plus 16.5 sacks in 14 games against the Denver Broncos.
- The Raiders will now rely on draft capital to rebuild and must find another pass rusher, while Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton reacted with visible joy, offering help to get Maxx Crosby to Baltimore.
- According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Raiders prioritized two first-round picks; the deal cannot be processed until next week, with rival offers from Dallas involved.
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Maxx Crosby trade has Hall of Famer calling out NFL team for bungling a similar situation
The Las Vegas Raiders turned defensive end Maxx Crosby into two first-round picks Friday in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. The Cincinnati Bengals turned Trey Hendrickson into nothing, and Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe isn’t letting them forget it.
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