Weeks after one of the wildest trade sagas of the NFL offseason, and just as the dust was settling, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones weighed in on the lingering buzz linking his franchise to Maxx Crosby.
His answer was as blunt as it was telling.
Crosby, the five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher and cornerstone defensive disruptor, was on the verge of joining the Baltimore Ravens in a blockbuster deal reportedly worth two first-round draft picks.
That deal, agreed in principle in early March, collapsed in spectacular fashion after Crosby reportedly failed his physical, prompting the Ravens to back out.
He ultimately returned to the Las Vegas Raiders, reaffirming that he intends to stay put in the Silver and Black fold for the 2026 season.
The reversal sent shockwaves through the NFL and reopened speculation about Crosby’s market value and potential suitors.
One team repeatedly mentioned in those circles? The Dallas Cowboys.
When reporters asked Jones on Tuesday whether Dallas plans to revisit a Crosby trade now that he’s back in Las Vegas, his response was crisp:
“I don’t anticipate standing here right now revisiting that situation. I don’t anticipate it. Is it possible? Yes,” Jones said, essentially calling the idea unlikely, but not fully off the table.
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Dallas’ defensive woes this past season were well‑documented, with a 7‑9‑1 finish that left Jones and company with more questions than answers on that side of the ball.
With Micah Parsons no longer on the roster and a desperate need for edge rush juice, Crosby, at the height of his 28‑year‑old prime, represented, at least theoretically, a transformative addition.
Rumors claimed the Cowboys made no fewer than three offers to the Raiders at various draft pick combinations before Las Vegas even agreed to terms with Baltimore.
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Leaving the door cracked is a savvy play for Jones and the Cowboys.
As Crosby gets healthier and closer to full clearance, his asking price and market dynamics could shift.
Raiders GM John Spytek has publicly said that the relationship with Crosby remains strong, and while Las Vegas isn’t actively shopping him, it hasn’t fully shut that door either.
Given the circumstances, a Cowboys pivot later, especially post‑draft or even during the season, isn’t impossible.
