The Baltimore Ravens' decision to send Maxx Crosby back to the Las Vegas Raiders after nixing their trade has stirred the pot for potential suitors. Among those intrigued by the star pass rusher is the Dallas Cowboys, with owner Jerry Jones recently addressing the topic at the NFL owners meeting in Arizona.
Jones, known for his candidness, didn't shy away from discussing the possibility of acquiring Crosby. While he made it clear that a move isn't currently on the agenda, he left just enough room for speculation by admitting it remains "possible."
“We’re not planning on revisiting that,” Jones stated, “but is it possible? Yes.”
The buzz around the Cowboys' interest in Crosby has been circulating since the Ravens-Raiders deal fell through. Reports from early March hinted at Dallas' curiosity, though there's a big difference between interest and action. The Ravens were ready to part with two first-round picks for Crosby, and the Raiders aren't budging on their steep asking price despite the trade collapse.
Adding another layer to the story is the Cowboys' recent history with pass rushers. They previously had Micah Parsons, a similar talent, but couldn't make it work. Trading for Crosby would mean giving up significant draft capital, something they might be hesitant to do after acquiring assets from the Packers just last year.
For the Cowboys to pull the trigger, it would likely require either a sudden shift in their defensive needs or a drop in the Raiders' demands. Until then, the Crosby saga remains a tantalizing "what if" for Cowboys fans and NFL observers alike.