Ravens' offseason receives well-deserved praise after early turbulence
Finally, the Baltimore Ravens are being talked about for the right reasons. It wasn’t always trending that way. What began with intrigue quickly turned into skepticism after a high-profile pursuit of Maxx Crosby fell apart following concerns during his physical .
The situation drew criticism and raised questions about direction and execution, questions that Eric DeCosta seemed to silence . For a moment, however, it felt like Baltimore’s offseason might be defined more by what didn’t happen than what did, especially when Crosby went public to tell his side of the story . But good front offices don't stay stuck.
They pivot, and that's exactly what the Ravens' leadership structure did. That brings us to someone we haven't discussed enough as a result of all of this, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. He signed a four-year deal worth $112 million .
CBS Sports gives the Ravens and Trey Hendrickson its seal of approval. Recognizing the urgency to bolster their pass rush, the Ravens must be credited with moving decisively to land Trey Hendrickson. This is, without question, one of the biggest moves of the offseason.
This one seems on par with adding Derrick Henry on the offensive side of the ball in 2024. Hendrickson was widely viewed as the top edge rusher available in free agency. The move didn't just fill a need.