The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly inquired about Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby as the NFL trade deadline approaches. According to Trey Wingo, “Breaking: according to sources the @dallascowboys have made inquiries with the @Raiders about a potential trade for Maxx Crosby.”
Cowboys Eyeing Defensive Help
The trade speculation comes less than three months after Dallas shocked the league by trading superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for first-round draft capital. With Parsons gone, the Cowboys are thin at edge rusher, and acquiring Crosby would provide an immediate boost.
NFL insider Adam Schefter commented on the Cowboys’ approach: “I would say that the Dallas Cowboys are having conversations about moves that they can make before the trade deadline to try to improve that defense, just like Jerry Jones said that they could and would once they traded Micah Parsons. I’m not telling you that they will be able to pull anything off, but I will not be surprised if we hear Dallas, at the very least, inquiring about the availability of various defensive players.”
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Crosby’s Value and Fit
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Crosby, 28, has established himself as one of the NFL’s most versatile pass rushers. This season with the Raiders, he has totaled 28 tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble, an interception, and five defended passes in seven games. Signed through 2029, Crosby offers both immediate impact and long-term stability—qualities that would make him an attractive replacement for Parsons despite the different play styles.
The potential logistics of the trade, however, raise questions. Many analysts note that Dallas would likely need to part with a significant portion of the draft capital acquired in the Parsons deal. Some critics argue that pursuing Crosby so soon after trading Parsons borders on hubris. One commentator noted, “Crosby is a great player, but he’s not Parsons. The Cowboys literally had Parsons on the roster but didn’t want to pay him. Now, they’re rumored to be going after a guy who would cost a lot in a trade and also probably cost a lot with a new contract.”
Raiders Trade Rumors: Timing and Implications
The trade deadline falls on Tuesday, November 4th, coinciding with the Cowboys’ bye week. Intriguingly, Dallas’ first game after the bye is on Monday Night Football against the Raiders, which could add a dramatic subplot if a deal were completed.
While inquiries do not guarantee a trade, the move would signal that the Cowboys are aggressively pursuing defensive help to maximize this season. As speculation grows, Maxx Crosby stands at the center of one of the most intriguing trade rumors of the year—one that could reshape both Dallas and Las Vegas heading into the postseason.
