Jalen Carter Trade Rumors Were About Character All Along — Not Crosby
With Maxx Crosby now a Raven, the Jalen Carter trade rumors take on a different light. It was never really about Crosby. It's about the Eagles' concerns with their young defensive tackle's character and durability.
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