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Gilberto Manzano

Winners and Losers of the Maxx Crosby Trade to the Ravens

The Raiders and Ravens pulled off the rare win-win-win trade in Friday night’s blockbuster move that involved star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. However, the GMs who executed the deal that sent shockwaves throughout the league could also be considered losers. 

Yes, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta now has a legitimate Super Bowl roster with Crosby on his side, and Raiders GM John Spytek landed the track package that seemed far-fetched for an edge rusher entering his age-29 season, but there’s now a ton of pressure on both decision-makers to make the most of their respective situations. 

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