{"id":5531,"date":"2026-03-07T10:14:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=5531"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:14:42","slug":"maxx-crosby-traded-to-ravens-joe-mixon-released-by-texans-major-lineup-changes-across-the-nfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/maxx-crosby-traded-to-ravens-joe-mixon-released-by-texans-major-lineup-changes-across-the-nfl\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxx Crosby traded to Ravens; Joe Mixon released by Texans; major lineup changes across the NFL."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Transaction News<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Maxx Crosby<\/strong>, the five-time Pro-Bowl defensive end, is traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for first-round picks in the 2026 and 2027 drafts. This marks a significant milestone for the Ravens as it is their first time using a first-round pick to acquire a player. Multiple reports indicate that the Raiders had also received offers from the Dallas Cowboys, but opted for the Ravens&#8217; two first-round picks instead. The move follows a tumultuous end to Crosby&#8217;s season, fueling speculation about his future in Las Vegas since mid-December.<\/p>\n<p>In another major transaction, the Houston Texans have officially released running back <strong>Joe Mixon<\/strong>. This decision, made following Mixon&#8217;s request for release, saves the Texans $8 million against the salary cap. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears acquire center <strong>Garrett Bradbury<\/strong> from the New England Patriots for a fifth-round pick, bolstering their offensive line after the retirement of Drew Dalman.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Bills confirm the release of several players, including cornerbacks <strong>Taron Johnson<\/strong> and <strong>Dane Jackson<\/strong>, safety <strong>Taylor Rapp<\/strong>, and wide receiver <strong>Curtis Samuel<\/strong>. The Raiders also release guard <strong>Alex Cappa<\/strong>, further reshaping their roster.<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Lions have announced that left tackle <strong>Taylor Decker<\/strong> has requested and will be granted his release, signaling a shift in their offensive line strategy.<\/p>\n<h2>Injury News<\/h2>\n<p>Denver Broncos center <strong>Ryan Kelly<\/strong> has announced his retirement after dealing with multiple concussions last season, highlighting ongoing health concerns in the league. <\/p>\n<h2>Coaching and Management News<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant operational shift, starting April 1, all employees of NFL Network will transition to roles at ESPN, as part of the ongoing changes within the league&#8217;s broadcasting landscape.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Noteworthy Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>The death of former wide receiver <strong>Rondale Moore<\/strong> has sparked a nationwide mental health discussion within the NFL community, prompting a focus on player welfare. This follows the impactful news surrounding his contributions to the game and the significance of mental health in athletics.  <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, reports suggest that the market for wide receiver <strong>Alec Pierce<\/strong> is expected to be competitive as the legal tampering period in free agency approaches, with several teams preparing to pursue him for their receiving needs.  <\/p>\n<p>Lastly, as the NFL draft approaches, the Raiders are now positioned with the first and fourteenth overall picks, setting the stage for a pivotal selection process that could reshape their roster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transaction News Maxx Crosby, the five-time Pro-Bowl defensive end, is traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for first-round picks in the 2026 and 2027 drafts. This marks a significant milestone for the Ravens as it is their first time using a first-round pick to acquire a player. Multiple reports&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/maxx-crosby-traded-to-ravens-joe-mixon-released-by-texans-major-lineup-changes-across-the-nfl\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Maxx Crosby traded to Ravens; Joe Mixon released by Texans; major lineup changes across the NFL.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Maxx Crosby traded to Ravens; 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