{"id":796513,"date":"2026-03-06T16:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/796513\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:17:14","slug":"russini-ravens-team-to-watch-in-maxx-crosby-trade-sweepstakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/796513\/","title":{"rendered":"Russini: Ravens ‘Team To Watch’ In Maxx Crosby Trade Sweepstakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Las Vegas Raiders appear set to move on<\/a> from star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, and there appears to be a strong possibility he could be coming to the AFC North.<\/p>\n

According to The Athletic\u2019s Dianna Russini, the Baltimore Ravens are a \u201cteam to watch\u201d in the Crosby trade sweepstakes, along with the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

Maxx Crosby is drawing serious interest around the league. The Dallas Cowboys are closely monitoring the situation and remain very interested, while the Baltimore Ravens are also a team to watch. GMs believe the Las Vegas Raiders are willing to work on a deal. pic.twitter.com\/4csP6MII1e<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

According to Russini, the Cowboys are the front runner and remain \u201cvery interested\u201d in the star pass rusher. But Baltimore, under new head coach Jesse Minter, is a team to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

The Ravens have a significant need at the EDGE position. Baltimore traded Odafe Oweh last season<\/a> to the Los Angeles Chargers, and 35-year-old Kyle Van Noy is a pending free agent. Though the Ravens have invested in the position in recent years with the selections of Tavius Robinson and Mike Green, neither moves the needle all that much.<\/p>\n

Landing Crosby would be a significant splash for a team eyeing a Super Bowl in the Lamar Jackson era.<\/p>\n

Crosby hasn\u2019t publicly requested a trade, but there has been a falling out with the Raiders in recent months after GM John Spytek shut down the star pass rusher late in the 2025 season due to injury.<\/p>\n

Now, with another new head coach for Crosby to work under in Klint Kubiak, the Raiders appear open to moving the star pass rusher and the face of the franchise. A trade with the Ravens would shift the balance a bit in the AFC North.<\/p>\n

Though Minter is a new head coach, he has built a tremendous coaching staff, particularly with Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator<\/a>. Pairing Weaver with Crosby could do wonders for Baltimore\u2019s issues generating pressure on the quarterback.<\/p>\n

A move to Baltimore would also see Crosby battle against T.J. Watt \u2014 a player he has a great relationship with<\/a> \u2014 twice a year. Crosby might also be able to get a crack at Steelers quarterback Will Howard, a player he recently raved about.<\/a><\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the connection with new Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who was Crosby\u2019s defensive coordinator for multiple seasons in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see what transpires with the Crosby market. But all signs indicate he\u2019s on the move. Hopefully it\u2019s not into the AFC North.<\/p>\n