After failing to officially trade for the Raiders’ superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby, Baltimore makes a great bounce-back by acquiring Hendrickson, looking to help their defensive line. The 31-year-old edge rusher agreed to a four-year deal worth $112 million. He had 17.5 sacks in 2023 and again in 2024, but only played 10 games for the Bengals last season due to a hip injury.

In 2025, Baltimore’s defensive line had a 28.4% pressure rate, which was the fourth lowest in the league, and a 4.3% sack rate, which was the second lowest. Ultimately, the Ravens are a Super Bowl-caliber team with a top quarterback in the NFL (Lamar Jackson), and this maneuver gives Baltimore a higher-level defense and a better chance at winning it all.