Cowboys Reveal Final Trade Offer for Maxx Crosby

Dallas reportedly offered a 2026 first-round pick, future second-rounder, and a veteran player, but lost out to Ravens' higher offer.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Dallas Cowboys were among the teams vying to acquire Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, but ultimately lost out to the Baltimore Ravens' offer of a 2023 first-round pick and another first-rounder in 2027. Details of the Cowboys' final trade proposal have now been revealed, including a 2026 first-round selection, a future second-round pick, and a veteran player.

Why it matters

The Cowboys were interested in adding Crosby to bolster their defense, but the high cost of his contract likely gave them pause. Dallas was reluctant to meet the contract demands of their own star edge rusher Micah Parsons last offseason, so taking on Crosby's $29 million per year deal may have been a challenge.

The details

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys offered the Raiders a 2026 first-round pick (No. 12 overall), a future second-round selection, and a veteran player. However, the Ravens' offer of a 2023 first-rounder and another first in 2027 ultimately proved to be the deciding factor for the Raiders.

  • The Cowboys were involved in the Maxx Crosby trade sweepstakes until the very end.

The players

Maxx Crosby

A Pro Bowl pass rusher who was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens.

Jerry Jones

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who was reportedly interested in acquiring Crosby to bolster his team's defense.

Micah Parsons

The Cowboys' star edge rusher, whose contract demands the team was reluctant to meet last offseason.

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What’s next

The Cowboys' attention could now shift toward other pass rushing options in free agency, including Trey Hendrickson, one of the top available players at the position.

The takeaway

The Cowboys' failed pursuit of Maxx Crosby highlights the team's ongoing challenge in balancing the high cost of top defensive talent with their reluctance to meet the contract demands of their own star players like Micah Parsons. This offseason will test the team's ability to find the right defensive pieces to complement their offense.