The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Ravens Maxx Crosby trade highlights a busy weekend on the eve of free agency
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Mar 8, 2026 A blockbuster trade sending Maxx Crosby to Baltimore and the price paid in two first-round picks. How the move reshapes a defense and the Ravens’ roster construction. A flurry of OL and linebacker signings and trades that hint at market trends before free agency. Big-money extensions and strategic depth moves that set the tone for the coming frenzy.
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Ravens Trade Shows Urgency Not Routine
- The Ravens trading two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby signals unusual urgency rather than their typical steady roster construction.
- Robert Mays and Dave Helman argue the move reflects a depletion of edge-building draft depth and a push to secure a two-way field-tilter now for Lamar Jackson's window.
Hosts Dropped Dinner To Chart Crosby Trade
- Dave Helman and Robert Mays describe getting the Crosby alert Friday night and immediately abandoning plans to chart the trade's value.
- Helman recounts pausing dinner and a show to map out implications and gauge the deal between them.
Two Firsts For A 29 Year Old Raises Stakes
- Paying two first-round picks for a 29-year-old like Maxx Crosby is historically rare and raises the threshold for success.
- The hosts compare this to recent trades (Micah Parsons, etc.) and warn the Ravens now need near-DPOY production or roster assets to justify the price.