Ravens Sign Star Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson to 4-Year, $112M Deal

Baltimore secures top pass-rusher after nixing trade for Maxx Crosby

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:54am

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The Baltimore Ravens have signed star edge defender Trey Hendrickson to a 4-year, $112 million contract, securing one of the top pass-rushers in the NFL after backing out of a trade for Maxx Crosby. The deal comes after the Ravens regained their two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft that they had previously traded away.

Why it matters

Hendrickson is one of the league's premier edge rushers, coming off a season with 16 sacks. His addition significantly bolsters the Ravens' defense and pass-rush, which was a key area of need for the team. The Ravens' decision to pivot away from the Crosby trade and instead sign Hendrickson to a lucrative long-term deal shows their commitment to building a championship-caliber roster.

The details

After initially agreeing to a trade that would have sent two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Maxx Crosby, the Ravens backed out of the deal and instead focused their efforts on signing Hendrickson. The 28-year-old edge rusher was one of the top free agents available this offseason and was highly sought after by multiple teams.

  • The Ravens finalized the 4-year, $112 million contract with Trey Hendrickson on March 12, 2026.

The players

Trey Hendrickson

A 28-year-old edge defender who has emerged as one of the NFL's premier pass-rushers, coming off a 16-sack season.

Maxx Crosby

A talented young edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who the Ravens had initially agreed to trade for before backing out of the deal.

Baltimore Ravens

The NFL franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland that has signed Trey Hendrickson to a lucrative long-term contract to bolster their defense.

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What they’re saying

“Trey Hendrickson is the type of game-changing pass-rusher that can take our defense to the next level. We're thrilled to have him on board for the long-term.”

— John Harbaugh, Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens (ESPN)

What’s next

The Ravens will now look to integrate Hendrickson into their defensive scheme and continue building around him and their other key defensive pieces as they aim to make a deep playoff run in the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Ravens' decision to pivot away from the Maxx Crosby trade and instead sign Trey Hendrickson to a lucrative long-term deal underscores their commitment to constructing an elite defense capable of competing for a championship. Hendrickson's arrival gives them one of the NFL's most formidable pass-rushing duos alongside veteran standout Justin Houston.