Jerry Jones didn’t need long to stir the pot at Cowboys camp.
What started as a routine training camp update in Oxnard quickly turned into another round of Maxx Crosby speculation when Jones was asked whether Dallas could still make a move to improve the roster. He didn’t flinch. Jones said he’d be willing to part with future capital for a “substantive” addition, and when Jane Slater of NFL Network followed up by asking why the Cowboys might have backed away from a Crosby trade earlier this offseason, Jones pushed back.
“We didn't [walk away]," Jones said. There's nothing more to elaborate on."
He was careful to note that Crosby is “completely a Raider” and added, “we shouldn't be having that conversation.” But the message was already out there. Even with the tampering caution, Jones’ answer revived the idea that Dallas never really stopped being interested.
There’s no indication the Cowboys and Raiders are currently working on a deal, but Jones’ comments make one thing pretty clear: if Crosby ever becomes available again, Dallas would be ready to jump back in.
The Cowboys were reportedly in the thick of the chase when Las Vegas and Baltimore had a deal in place to send Crosby to the Ravens for first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. That agreement never became official, though, because Baltimore backed out after Crosby’s failed physical and concerns about his surgically repaired knee.
Before that fell apart, Dallas had already made a serious push. Reports said the Cowboys offered a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and more to the Raiders. What exactly was included in that “more” hasn’t been pinned down, though some have believed Osa Odighizuwa, later traded to the 49ers, was part of the discussion.
However the package was structured, the takeaway is the same: Dallas was willing to pay up, and it was in the mix before Baltimore’s offer of two firsts changed the board.
Nothing came of it after the Ravens pulled out, but Jones’ latest comments make the old chatter feel fresh again. The Cowboys owner didn’t just leave the door open. He reminded everyone it was never shut.
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