Good news for Cowboys fans: Insider says Maxx Crosby deal “isn’t dead yet”

The Maxx Crosby trade rumors ended just as fast as they started this week. The Dallas Cowboys are definitely looking for some pass-rush help (gee, I wonder why), and they were reportedly interested in the Las Vegas Raiders edge. But on Wednesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said a trade would have to fit into their plan - including financially - and the Raiders said they weren’t interested in trading him at all.

But we’ve heard that one before, and one Cowboys insider tells us not to rule it out.

Bryan Broaddus just reignited the Cowboys–Maxx Crosby trade buzz

According to longtime Cowboys insider Bryan Broaddus, fans shouldn’t close the door just yet.

“I don’t think this is dead,” Broaddus said, drawing a comparison to the Cowboys’ handling of Micah Parsons, who was traded to the Packers just months after the team insisted he wouldn’t be moved.

“We heard the same thing from Stephen Jones. We were standing there, myself at Nobu when Stephen Jones said ‘no, I’m not going to trade Micah Parsons.’ He said that,” said Broaddus. “He said ‘No, there’s no reason. I’m not going to do this. I don’t think this is dead, I really don’t. It got out, it spread very quickly, and now you’ve got the parties involved trying to kind of dampen the fire a little.”

He makes a valid point. Teams rarely gain anything by admitting they’re open to dealing their stars, until the right offer comes along of course. And with Jones publicly hinting he’s open to “roster fits” at the deadline, the idea of Crosby in a Cowboys uniform might not be so far-fetched.

What would a Crosby trade to Dallas cost the Cowboys?

It may come down to Jones’ comments about finances. If the Cowboys truly want to land Crosby, they’ll need to pay a steep price, both in draft picks and salary cap space.

Crosby, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, has been one of the NFL’s most productive defenders, tallying 63.6 sacks, 153 QB hits, and 115 tackles for loss in seven seasons. His dominance means any trade would likely start with a 2026 first-round pick, plus additional mid-round selections such as a third or fourth-rounder, and possibly even a late 2027 pick.

While the Cowboys could still afford that given their extra first-rounder from the Micah Parsons trade, Crosby’s three-year, $106.5 million contract (with $91.5 million guaranteed) would complicate future roster moves. His deal could limit Dallas’ flexibility to re-sign stars like George Pickens, who may command up to $30 million annually.

Still, if Jerry is serious about making a Super Bowl push this season, the Cowboys could explore restructuring contracts or moving other assets to make room. Blockbuster trades aren’t exactly his MO, but with the Cowboys, one never really knows what they’ll do.

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