Crosby Trade Collapse Reorders NFL Free Agency Day 2
Day 2 of NFL free agency was quieter but dominated by the Ravens backing out of a two‑first‑round trade for Maxx Crosby amid a failed physical, triggering league‑wide reconsiderations as teams adjust plans. Winners include coaches reuniting with familiar players (Titans/Giants) and the Panthers defense (Devin Lloyd) plus the Texans bolstering their offensive line with Braden Smith. Losers involve the Raiders and Ravens due to the Crosby setback (with Hendrickson also lingering over market value) and the Arizona Cardinals’ uncertain direction, while Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. faces an open competition with Tua Tagovailoa while recovering from ACL surgery. Overall, the early moves are reshaping cap space, pairings, and expectations for the rest of free agency.