Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta confirmed today that the organization explored a blockbuster scenario to pair elite pass rushers Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson. However, the pursuit ended abruptly after Crosby failed a medical examination, according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The revelation comes on the heels of the Ravens losing starting center Tyler Linderbaum to the Las Vegas Raiders. Seeking to pivot and strengthen their defensive front, DeCosta and the Baltimore front office targeted Crosby and Hendrickson to create a formidable duo on the edge. The medical concerns regarding Crosby ultimately served as the deal-breaker, forcing the Ravens to look elsewhere for roster improvements.
The loss of Linderbaum represents a significant void on the Ravens offensive line, and the inability to finalize a deal for the high-profile defensive ends leaves Baltimore with questions to answer as the offseason progresses. DeCosta did not provide further specifics regarding the nature of the medical issue that halted the discussions.
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