The Dallas Cowboys were among the handful of teams involved in the Maxx Crosby trade sweepstakes until the very end. Ultimately, however, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to deal the Pro Bowl pass rusher to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a first-round pick this year and another first-rounder in 2027.
That raises the question of what offer Cowboys owner Jerry Jones actually put on the table for Las Vegas. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the details were revealed Sunday morning.
Dallas reportedly offered the Raiders a 2026 first-round pick (No. 12 overall), a future second-round selection, and a veteran player.
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It was a competitive and legitimate offer, but the additional first-round pick in 2027 that Baltimore included ultimately proved to be the deciding factor.
For Dallas, however, making a move for Maxx Crosby would have been interesting to say the least. The Dallas Cowboys certainly need defensive help, but acquiring one of the highest-paid pass rushers in the league would have raised questions, especially considering the team was reluctant to meet the contract demands of star edge rusher Micah Parsons last offseason.
“Jones surely was intrigued by the possibility of getting Crosby's remaining four contract years, at an average payout of $29 million per year. (And Jones undoubtedly believed he could talk Crosby into not expecting an adjustment to a deal that has been leapfrogged by other players - and by $10 million per year after Parsons signed with the Packers.)” NBC Sports’ Mike Florio wrote.
Now, Dallas' attention could shift toward other options, including Trey Hendrickson, one of the top pass rushers expected to be available, along with several other notable names once NFL free agency begins later this week.
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