Ravens agree to deal with star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson after backing out of Maxx Crosby deal

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens have pivoted at the edge-rusher position, abandoning a potential trade for Las Vegas Raiders standout Maxx Crosby and instead reaching agreement with Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson, the team confirmed Tuesday.

The swift change of direction—summed up succinctly by a club source as “Maxx Crosby out, Trey Hendrickson in”—gives Baltimore the pass-rushing boost it sought after weeks of exploring options on the trade market. Terms of Hendrickson’s deal were not disclosed, but the move signals the Ravens’ confidence in the 29-year-old’s ability to anchor their defensive front.

Hendrickson, who spent the past three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, has established himself as one of the league’s most consistent quarterback disruptors. His arrival addresses a critical need for a Ravens defense that has prioritized pressure packages this offseason.

Team officials declined to elaborate on why negotiations for Crosby stalled, citing only a “shift in focus” once Hendrickson became available. The decision ends weeks of speculation linking Baltimore to the Raiders’ two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher and sets the stage for Hendrickson to make his Ravens debut in the upcoming campaign.

Baltimore now turns its attention to integrating Hendrickson into a defensive unit that expects to compete for the AFC North crown.