Raiders made Ravens pay dearly for Maxx Crosby trade

On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to commerce star defensive finish Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for a first-round decide in 2026 and 2027. 

Crosby’s relationship with the Raiders reportedly deteriorated towards the tip of the common season when he was positioned on injured reserve for a knee damage within the last two weeks. He then underwent meniscus surgical procedure. 

Crosby’s contract, which averages to $35.5 million per 12 months, is not low cost. The Ravens took on the defensive finish’s contract across the identical time they have been attempting to increase the contract of heart Tyler Linderbaum.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders agreed to a three-year cope with Linderbaum value $81 million, with $60 million assured.

“ESPN Sources: former Ravens free-agent heart Tyler Linderbaum reached settlement at present on a file cope with the Raiders, who’re awarding him with a three-year, $81 million deal that features $60 million assured and makes him the best paid inside offensive lineman in NFL historical past,” Schefter posted on X.