Baltimore Ravens, Trey Hendrickson still think NFL fans are gullible
One of the NFL’s hottest offseason storylines has centered on trades and free agency. Several moves grabbed attention, but a few also raised serious questions. None has lingered quite like the Maxx Crosby situation.
More specifically, the failed trade involving Crosby. The Baltimore Ravens drew widespread criticism for how they handled negotiations with the Las Vegas Raiders. MORE: Cleveland Browns get a huge update on star running back The Ravens cited “medical concerns,” but most observers see something else: buyer’s remorse.
Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) runs out to the field before the game against the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Now, the team leans on free-agent acquisition Trey Hendrickson to shift the narrative. “I was looking forward to rushing with him,” Hendrickson said on Terron Armstead’s The Set podcast.
“What an incredible opportunity that would have been to have a bookends like that terrorizing quarterbacks, getting running backs to the ground. That’s what got me excited. ” The Ravens maintain they intended to pair both players.
However, Crosby, his agent, and several NFL insiders have all pushed back on that claim. MORE: 49ers GM John Lynch addresses viral electric substation conspiracies So why do the Ravens—and now Hendrickson—expect fans to buy it? At this point, only the most loyal supporters seem willing to accept that version of events.