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Jerry Jones Keeps Cowboys in Maxx Crosby Trade Talks

9/9/2026

Summary

Cowboys Target Crosby

Jerry Jones said the Dallas Cowboys are “in play” to make a defensive trade.
Dallas created more than $24 million cap space by restructuring contracts of Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson.
Analysts predict Dallas could trade for Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby before the November 10, 2026 trade deadline.
Jones said the Cowboys did not walk away from Maxx Crosby trade talks and gave no further details.

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Steelers Trade Talks

Steelers may have to start Porter Jr. in Week 1 despite unresolved contract, complicating secondary scheme.
The contract impasse pushes Steelers to explore a trade within a compressed negotiation window.
Porter’s market value rose after recent league-wide high-profile extensions, increasing his trade cost.
Cowboys’ $30 million cap flexibility could satisfy a first-round pick demand, though no talks confirmed.
Porter allowed a 47.8% completion rate in 2025 without surrendering a touchdown.

History

Historical Context

When the NFL instituted its modern salary-cap system in 1994, the league capped team payroll at $36 million, reshaping roster management. The Dallas Cowboys, under Jerry Jones, leveraged that cap by releasing veteran Troy Aikman in 1994, saving $5 million in salary. Today, Dallas again exploits cap flexibility—restructuring Kenny Clark’s deal to free $24 million—and pursues Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, echoing 1994 cap-driven trades. Consequently, the Steelers, led by head coach Mike Tomlin, may trade for the same player, forcing a market where cap-rich teams like Dallas dictate terms.

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Cowboys Target Crosby

Jerry Jones said the Dallas Cowboys are “in play” to make a defensive trade.
Dallas created more than $24 million cap space by restructuring contracts of Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland and Jake Ferguson.
Analysts predict Dallas could trade for Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby before the November 10, 2026 trade deadline.
Jones said the Cowboys did not walk away from Maxx Crosby trade talks and gave no further details.

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