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The Baltimore Ravens have made two surprising moves in the last 12 hours. The Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of their trade for EDGE Max Crosby on Tuesday night. Baltimore signed free-agent EDGE Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

This is a surprising development, considering the Ravens had two first-round picks and Hendrickson on the same contract as Crosby. Adding Hendrickson and two first-round picks in place of Crosby is undoubtedly an improvement; However, according to an NFL insider, the league’s perception is not good for the organization.

As NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports, many NFL decision makers believe the Ravens got “cold feet” when trading for Crosby, and that could have an impact on the way other teams work with the organization. Baltimore reportedly backed out of trading Crosby due to a failed physical on Tuesday.

However, it has been made clear by multiple people at all levels of the NFL that Baltimore had medical information and understood where Crosby’s knee was at in terms of his recovery timeline, as reported by Diana Russini of The Athletic. Needless to say, NFL team personnel are unhappy after Hendrickson signed with the organization.

The Ravens have made no announcement about backing out of trading for Crosby. For now, Baltimore has to undergo a physical on Hendrickson, who is coming off core muscle surgery. The Raiders are welcoming Crosby back to the organization, leaving the door open for another trade.

It remains to be seen how NFL team personnel and agents will proceed with negotiations with the Ravens. If true, it could affect the way Baltimore does business with other teams.

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A new rumor suggests that the Minnesota Vikings could be the biggest beneficiaries after Max Crosby ended up being traded to the Baltimore Ravens and Trey Hendrickson moved to Baltimore.

On Tuesday night, NFL fans were stunned when the Las Vegas Raiders revealed that the Ravens have backed out of a planned trade for the five-time Pro Bowler. Following the news, reports emerged that the results of Tuesday’s physical exam left the medical team uneasy about Crosby’s long-term outlook.

Yet, despite adding one of the best pass rushers in the game, the Ravens made a surprising pivot on Wednesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report that the franchise and four-time Pro Bowler Trey Hendrickson had agreed to a four-year deal worth $112 million.

The Cincinnati Bengals star was the best pass rusher on the 2026 free agent market so far. One obvious consideration would be that teams losing Hendrickson would consider a possible trade for Crosby. However, what scared off Baltimore will likely be an issue for other interested teams like the Dallas Cowboys.

Vikings Greenard may soon become a very popular item

But a new report reveals which player teams are focusing on now that Hendrickson is no longer available. Diana Russini of The Athletic reports, “Look for teams in need of pass rush help to turn their attention to a potential trade for Minnesota’s Jonathan Greenard, who several teams have inquired about.”

Along with Hendrickson, Jalen Phillips and Odafe Oweh – the next-best pass rushers in free agency – also signed with new teams this week. Considering concerns about Crosby’s surgically repaired knee, the Vikings could be at the center of an unexpected bidding war for the one-time Pro Bowler.

Greenard posted 12 or more sacks in 2023 and 2024. However, injuries limited him to only 12 games and three sacks last season. Still, impact pass rushers are hard to find, and with two seasons left on the 28-year-old’s contract, he should still get a very good return in a trade.

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A new rumor suggests that the Baltimore Ravens’ decision to back out of trading for Maxx Crosby has scuppered plans to create the scariest pass rush combo in the NFL.

On Tuesday night, NFL fans were stunned when the Las Vegas Raiders revealed that the Ravens have backed out of a planned trade that would have sent the five-time Pro Bowler to Baltimore. Following the news, reports emerged that the results of Tuesday’s physical exam left the medical team uneasy about Crosby’s long-term outlook.

Yet, despite adding one of the best pass rushers in the game, the Ravens made a surprising pivot on Wednesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report that the franchise and top free agent Trey Hendrickson had agreed to a four-year deal worth $112 million.

Ravens plan to pair Crosby and Hendrickson in 2026

Everyone’s assumption is that the Ravens moved to sign the Cincinnati Bengals star after they backed out of a deal to acquire Crosby. However, adding Hendrickson was just another part of a grand plan to add a pair of elite pass rushers.

“He actually had a conversation with Trey Hendrickson about teaming up with Max Crosby,” Schefter revealed during an appearance Wednesday morning. Rise. “And when the conversation first started, Trey Hendrickson had in mind that he would be in Baltimore with Max Crosby. But alas, that did not happen.”

The combination of Crosby and Hendrickson would have immediately put the Ravens at the forefront of the best pass rush in the entire NFL the following season. Division rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns now know that they were very lucky when the Crosby deal fell through. Because their QB was close to being in serious trouble in his two games against Baltimore the following season.

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The Washington Commanders are going to be flush with cash this offseason, with a new report claiming they are willing to spend every bit of it and go after some top names on the open market.

According to ESPN’s John Keim, “Although the Commanders will not spend recklessly, if there is a player they want who makes the most money on the market and is considered a good fit, they will spend to get him this offseason”.

The Commanders are one of the five teams with the most cap space this offseason. However, they also have a lot of roster spots to fill, so they can’t throw all their cash at the top talent on the market. But they could bring in several high-impact veterans from next week.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at six big-name or impactful players the Washington Commanders could pursue in NFL free agency.

Alonte Taylor, CB

That area is around the corner, with Keim claiming the organization will look to “aggressively” look at upgrades in the coming weeks. An intriguing option is former New Orleans Saints second-rounder Alonte Taylor. The 27-year-old was a starter last season and showed his versatility covering both the outside and slot receivers. He should come at a reasonable rate and is at his peak. In Dan Quinn’s system, he has Pro Bowler potential.

Stefon Diggs, WR

Are Stefon Diggs’s best days behind him? Yes, but in Washington, a player viewed as a leader for the AFC champion New England Patriots doesn’t need to be a WR1. In his first season after tearing his ACL, he posted over 1,000 receiving yards. A case can be made that he will get even better in the next year of recovery from injury. That means the Commanders can get him at a reasonable rate – after being cut by the Pats this week – and get a ton of bang for the buck.

Chig Okonkwo, TE

While it won’t be the primary focus of the offseason, the Commanders will be aware of the tight market this offseason, and according to Keim, Tennessee Titans veteran Chig Okonkwo is a possibility.

The fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has shown solid promise in his first four seasons in the NFL. While his stats don’t jump off the page, with bigger roles and star receivers garnering more attention, his speed and ability to make plays after the catch could make him a big contributor to the Commander’s offense in 2026.

Trey Hendrickson, DE

Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is the biggest fish on the NFL free agent market this month. Additionally, EDGE is another post that commanders are reportedly willing to spend big on improving. When healthy, there have been few better pass rushers than Hendrickson in the NFL since 2020.

There is certainly risk in giving a big deal to a player with two 17.5 sack seasons on his resume at age 31 and after playing in only seven games last season. However, he immediately turns one of the worst defenses in the league last year into something much better.

Kenneth Walker, RB

Another area the Commanders are expected to target this offseason is the running back spot. There’s a good chance that Austin Ekeler is waived, leaving Zachary Croskey-Merritt as the only RB on the roster. Washington could certainly look to add some more in the draft. However, the other option would be Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker.

He has been an above-average player in the backfield since entering the league in 2022 and played a key role in the Seattle Seahawks’ championship run in 2025. He is a very reliable runner but is also a threat in the pass game. Running backs are getting very few paydays right now, they could add a reasonable number compared to the going rate for top NFL free agents.

Jaylen Phillips, EDGE

If the cost of signing Hendrickson is too high for the Washington Commanders, a backup option would be six-year veteran Jaylen Phillips. He is a talented player who can be both an edge setter and pocket disrupter from the linebacker spot. He will be a top target this offseason, and the only thing that could hurt Washington’s chances is if a bidding war is created by teams that miss out on Hendrickson.

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For several seasons now, Trey Hendrickson trade rumors have been a major talking point of the NFL offseason. Now the All-Pro pass-rusher finally gets a chance to test free agency, where he’ll be one of the best players available regardless of position.

The Cincinnati Bengals had plenty of time to avoid this scenario. Heck, they could even put the franchise tag on the four-time Pro Bowler earlier this week.

Alas, the now 31-year-old finally got what he wanted, a chance to test free agency, where he would certainly be compensated as one of the highest-paid players at his position after recording 61 sacks in five seasons in Cincinnati.

Still, according to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, Hendrickson, a Florida native, would “love” to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“I think he’d love to stay in Tampa,” Schefter said. “I think he’d love to live in Tampa. He lives in Ponte Verde. I don’t think the Jaguars have the cap room they need for him. Tampa would be a great fit. I think in an ideal world, Trey would love to live in Florida. No state income tax. But, he’s also willing to go to the best possible situation. If Trey has a choice, I think he’d want to end up (with the Bucks), but we’ll see if that works out.” Does. way.”

Hendrickson will have several teams pursuing him in free agency. Chances are, at least one of those teams will have a Florida zip code like Hendrickson.

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辛辛那提猛虎隊衝鋒特雷·亨德里克森在上個休賽期成為 NFL 交易傳聞的主題，此前雙方未能就長期交易條款達成一致。現在距離成為 NFL 自由球員只剩下幾週的時間，看來孟加拉虎隊可以阻止這種情況的發生，並用他們的頂級防守球員在休賽期創造更多戲劇性的場面。

NFL Network 的 Ian Rapoport 同意記者 Mike Garafolo 的觀點，即孟加拉虎隊在休賽期使用亨德里克森的特許經營權標籤非常有效。雖然不太可能達成長期合同，但孟加拉虎隊不想白白失去這位全職業衝鋒手。

“我並不是說他們肯定會給他貼上特許經營標籤。但是當他得到新合約時，沒有什麼可以阻止孟加拉虎隊給特雷·亨德里克森貼上特許經營標籤……孟加拉虎不願意讓真正優秀的球員離開這座大樓。”

伊恩·拉波波特 (Ian Rapoport) 談辛辛那提猛虎隊是否可以特許經營標籤特雷·亨德里克森 (Trey Hendrickson)

拉波波特指出，亨德里克森的特許經營權成本約為 3,400 萬美元，在一年的合約下得到全額保障。這將高於他上賽季賺取的 2900 萬美元，但仍低於他去年夏天在續約談判中設定的目標。

不幸的是，對於亨德里克森來說，他並沒有打出職業生涯最好的賽季。去年他只打了7場比賽，完成了12次施壓、8次四分衛安打和4次擒殺。在此之前，他連續兩個賽季完成了 17.5 次擒殺，在完全健康的情況下，他在兩年內完成了 61 次四分衛安打和 35 次鏟球。

現年 31 歲的亨德里克森已經與猛虎隊進行了令人沮喪的合約談判。他公開表達了他對球隊提供的低價報價的不滿，事實證明，保證金是合約談判中的一個主要癥結所在。

辛辛那提在上個休賽期確實在聯盟中尋找了亨德里克森，據報道尋求首輪選秀權。這是一個沒有俱樂部願意滿足的要價，特別是因為他們必須與這位全職業衝傳手簽下多年續約合同，而他已經30多歲了，這使他成為足球界收入最高的衝鋒手之一。

很難想像孟加拉虎隊的要價從那時起就下降了，即使亨德里克森比他大了一歲，而且剛從核心肌肉手術中恢復了兩個月。考慮到這一切以及辛辛那提在貿易和合約談判方面的歷史，這感覺就像一個傳奇故事，可能會導致特許經營標籤被使用，然後這個故事會持續到夏天。

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