Somehow, the failed Maxx Crosby
trade scenarios are still front and center on the NFL landscape. The star edge rusher seems to be fully committed to staying with the Las Vegas Raiders
after his trade to the Baltimore Ravens
fell through earlier in the month. The All-Pro was sent out in exchange for two first-round picks, compensation above the Dallas Cowboys
' best offer, but the Ravens got cold feet and nixed the trade after his incoming physical.
There were no secrets apparently, as ESPN has run a new article documenting all of the various pieces
that were written throughout the ordeal into one lengthy summary piece released today. The world knew Crosby had recently had knee surgery, but they voiced concerns about the fact that there was an issue with a degenerative condition, and Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper was somewhat involved.
During Crosby's eventual meeting with Minter and DeCosta, he said the energy felt off. He then grew terrified after DeCosta informed him that one of the doctors had concerns about his knee, and they wanted to get additional opinions.
In addition to their own doctors, the Ravens had a handful of doctors outside the organization weigh in on Crosby's knee, including Dan Cooper, a renowned knee specialist and the Cowboys' team doctor. In the past, Dallas has leaned on Cooper's expertise in making decisions such as drafting Jaylon Smith
in the second round in 2016, despite torn ligaments and nerve damage, and drafting Shavon Revel
Jr. last year in the third round despite a torn ACL.
But Cooper was not the primary voice in determining whether Baltimore should back out of the deal.
The consensus was that Crosby would be able to play in 2026. The Ravens' concern centered on the uncertainty of Crosby's durability after a couple of seasons in Baltimore because of a degenerative issue in his knee, a source told ESPN.
Dallas, soon after the trade was nixed, sent word out they were not going to re-engage in talks to acquire Crosby. Their initial offer was for the No. 20 pick and DT Osa Odighizuwa, a proposal Cowboys Wire first engineered way back last season
. Their final offer was their No. 12 pick and a 2027 second-round selection, which was reported several weeks ago
.
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So are the Cowboys fully out on a pursuit of Crosby? Perhaps. He's letting the world know how locked in he is on being with the Raiders, but that doesn't necessarily determine much of anything. ESPN is reporting that the door is not 100% closed and may creep open closer to the draft.
Perhaps a window of opportunity opens closer to the draft, but the team is certainly keeping an open mind on retaining him.
When the Ravens backed out of the trade, Dallas contemplated getting back into the chase. Although the Cowboys did not 100% close the door on a Crosby trade, a source said they were not reengaging in talks.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire:
Cowboys offers for Crosby once again confirmed, are they 100% out?
