Jerry Jones is not closing any doors yet. The Dallas Cowboys owner spoke about Maxx Crosby on Thursday. This happened at an event in Arlington for an IndyCar race.
The Cowboys wanted the All Pro edge rusher from the Raiders. However, the Baltimore Ravens traded for him first. They offered 2 first round picks for the star defender last Friday.
Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones poses on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones poses on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
That deal failed on Tuesday. Crosby did not pass his physical because of his knee. The Ravens backed out of the trade. Now Crosby is back with the Raiders.
Jerry Jonessaid his team is “pretty far down the road relative to what our plans are” regarding new players. He noted that while he does not anticipate a move, he “don’t want to rule anything out.”
Dallas has already made other moves. They traded a 4th round pick to the Green Bay Packers. This brought in Rashan Gary. Gary was a Pro Bowl player in 2024.
The Cowboys also signed Jalen Thompson. He is a former safety for the Arizona Cardinals. These are the two biggest moves for Dallas so far. The team needs more help.
Last season, the Dallas defense was the worst in franchise history. Jones is still very confident. He stated “we have nowhere but up to go on defense” after the bad year.
The owner likes the current roster. He believes the team is working within the “boundaries of what we have available” for the salary cap. He wants to use draft picks wisely.
Jerry Jones mentioned he is “betting on us improving on offense” as well. He believes the team will feel better by December. He said, “I like what we got” when asked about recent trades.
Why don’t Jerry Jones’ words hold any weight anymore?
Dallas recently traded for Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers. This move likely ends any chance of adding Maxx Crosby.
The Cowboys needed a strong pass rusher for the defense led by Christian Parker. Crosby would have fit well because he played high school football in the local area.
A potential trade for Crosby fell apart earlier. The Baltimore Ravens cancelled a deal for him on March 11, 2026. He failed a physical due to concerns about his meniscus.
Dr. Daniel Cooper helped the Cowboys and also consulted on that medical review. This likely influenced Dallas’s decision to look elsewhere.
Crosby is expensive. He earns $29 million per year through 2029. The Raiders want 2 first-round picks for him. In the 2025 season, he had 10 sacks and 28 tackles for loss.
Despite these high numbers, the Raiders now say he is not for trade. Dallas has decided to move forward with Gary instead.