Key Points
- Cowboys showed interest in acquiring Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby before trade deadline.
- Raiders told Crosby he's not being traded, and he prefers to stay in Las Vegas.
- Cowboys may target Jets’ Jermaine Johnson II as a potential pass-rushing alternative.
Will the Dallas Cowboys acquire All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby before the trade deadline on November 4?
On Tuesday afternoon, former ESPN host Trey Wingo reported that Dallas has shown interest in Crosby. The four-time Pro Bowler from Eastern Michigan would certainly help Brian Schottenheimer’s defense. Since entering the NFL in 2019, he has racked up 394 total tackles, 153 QB hits, 63.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles.
Although the Raiders are struggling this season, Crosby has still been productive with 28 tackles, nine QB hits, four sacks and a forced fumble. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, it doesn’t sound like he’ll be joining their roster.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater, the Raiders met with Crosby this Tuesday to let him know he won’t be dealt before the trade deadline.
“The Raiders met with star DE Maxx Crosby today to let him know they aren’t shopping him and won’t trade him,” Pelissero wrote. “While other teams are interested, the Raiders aren’t interested in moving their best player, and Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas.”
Pelissero added that Crosby wants to win with the Raiders.
Who can the Cowboys target?
Luckily for “America’s Team,” all hope isn’t lost. They could call up the New York Jets and see if they’re willing to deal Pro Bowl defensive end Jermaine Johnson II.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, teams are keeping an eye on the Jets ahead of the trade deadline since they’re 0-7. Maybe, just maybe, they’re willing to part ways with players who aren’t part of their long-term plans.
In 2023, Johnson had 55 combined tackles, 16 QB hits, 7.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He’d certainly help out Dallas in the pass-rushing department.
We’ll see if the Cowboys get a deal done.
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