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Cowboys chase Maxx Crosby before 2026 trade deadline

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Jerry Jones is pursuing an edge rusher before the Nov. 10, 2026 trade deadline.
Dallas has recorded only 3.5 sacks from its edge rushers in seven games.
The Cowboys total 10 sacks, tying them for 27th in the league.
Offseason additions Rashan Gary, Malachi Lawrence and Von Miller have combined for two sacks.
Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders is a top target, but the Raiders demand two first-round picks.

Summary

Maxx Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March 2025.
Dallas Cowboys traded for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh on Oct. 1.
Analysts say the Cowboys have cap space to absorb a major defensive contract.
Crosby’s meniscus repair caused the Ravens’ deal collapse after a failed physical.
Kalshi odds give Crosby a 78% chance to stay in Las Vegas and 3% chance for Dallas.

History

After the 1993 antitrust settlement introduced unrestricted free agency and a salary cap, teams could sign high-priced defenders. That year the NFLPA and owners ratified a new CBA, and the Dallas Cowboys captured Super Bowl XXVIII. The same season Reggie White inked a four-year, $17 million deal, establishing a precedent that today pressures the Cowboys to allocate cap space for elite pass-rushers.

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After the 1993 antitrust settlement introduced unrestricted free agency and a salary cap, teams could sign high-priced defenders. That year the NFLPA and owners ratified a new CBA, and the Dallas Cowboys captured Super Bowl XXVIII. The same season Reggie White inked a four-year, $17 million deal, establishing a precedent that today pressures the Cowboys to allocate cap space for elite pass-rushers.

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