Cowboys' Final Offer for Maxx Crosby Trade Revealed

Dallas was unwilling to part with two first-round picks for the star pass-rusher.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Dallas Cowboys were interested in trading for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, but were ultimately unwilling to meet the Raiders' asking price of two first-round picks. Instead, the Cowboys offered their 2026 first-round pick (No. 12 overall), a future second-round pick, and an unnamed veteran player, which the Raiders rejected in favor of a better offer from the Baltimore Ravens.

Why it matters

The Cowboys were reportedly "eying Crosby for a long time" and "loving" him, but determined that he wasn't worth trading two first-round picks for. This highlights the team's willingness to be disciplined in their roster-building approach, even when pursuing a top-tier talent like Crosby.

The details

According to ESPN's NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys offered their 2026 first-round pick (No. 12 overall), a future second-round pick (presumably in 2027), and an unknown veteran player in exchange for Crosby. However, the Raiders prioritized receiving two first-round picks and rejected the Cowboys' offer, ultimately trading Crosby to the Ravens.

  • On March 8, 2026, the details of the Cowboys' trade offer for Maxx Crosby were revealed.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Dallas Cowboys

An NFL team based in Dallas, Texas that was interested in trading for Maxx Crosby.

Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL team that owned the rights to Maxx Crosby and ultimately traded him to the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens

The NFL team that successfully traded for Maxx Crosby, offering two first-round picks to the Raiders.

Jeremy Fowler

An ESPN NFL insider who reported the details of the Cowboys' trade offer for Maxx Crosby.

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What they’re saying

“Dallas kept a hard line throughout. The franchise wasn't willing to part with two first-round picks, hoping its 12th pick in April's draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to entice Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas wasn't interested in that. The Raiders prioritized picks.”

— Jeremy Fowler, ESPN NFL Insider (ESPN)

What’s next

The Cowboys will now need to explore other options to bolster their pass rush, either through the draft, free agency, or potential trades involving different players.

The takeaway

The Cowboys' unwillingness to meet the Raiders' asking price of two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby highlights the team's disciplined approach to roster-building, even when pursuing a top talent. This decision could pay dividends in the long run by preserving their draft capital, but it also means they'll need to find alternative ways to improve their pass rush.