Just 13 hours after a trade for Maxx Crosby fell through, the Ravens have reportedly reached an agreement to add premier pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.
It's a four-year deal with a base of $112 million and max of $120 million, based on sack incentives, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
It's a quick pivot for the Ravens, as the deal comes 13 hours after the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the deal for Crosby fell through, reportedly due to medical reasons. Now the Ravens reportedly still get one of the league's top pass rushers while retaining their two first-round picks.
Hendrickson, 31, was the most productive pass rusher available on this year's free agent market. He posted 17.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024, the latter of which led the league. Since 2021, Hendrickson has ranked second in the NFL in pressure rate (13.2%) and fourth in sacks (61).
Hendrickson was limited to seven games last season and reportedly had core muscle surgery in December. The surgery was reportedly set to sideline him for about six weeks.
The Ravens were among several teams that were interested in Hendrickson, including the Bills and Eagles, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The Ravens' single-season franchise sack leader is Elvis Dumervil, who had 17 sacks in 2014. Hendrickson could challenge or top that, and he would be a major addition for a defense that needed a game-changing rusher after registering just 30 sacks last season, tied for the third-fewest in the NFL.
The Ravens also took a rival's superstar player, as Hendrickson played the past five years in Cincinnati after starting his career in New Orleans. Despite his demands, Hendrickson was unable to get another contract extension or trade from the Bengals, and will now reportedly get to face them and try to take down quarterback Joe Burrow twice a year.
Hendrickson was limited to seven games last season and reportedly had core muscle surgery in December. The surgery was reportedly set to sideline him for about six weeks.
The Ravens' single-season franchise sack leader is Elvis Dumervil, who had 17 sacks in 2014. Hendrickson could challenge or top that, and he would be a major addition for a defense that needed a game-changing rusher after registering just 30 sacks last season, tied for the third-fewest in the NFL.
The Ravens also took a rival's superstar player, as Hendrickson played the past five years in Cincinnati after starting his career in New Orleans. Despite his demands, Hendrickson was unable to get another contract extension or trade from the Bengals, and will now reportedly get to face them and try to take down quarterback Joe Burrow twice a year.
