Stephen Jones didn’t say Maxx Crosby by name, but Cowboys fans didn’t need much help connecting the dots.
On 105.3 The Fan this week, Dallas’ executive vice president made it clear the team is still looking for defensive help, and he left the door open to a move that could come through either a trade or a signing.
“We’ve got several things that we’re considering right now. Some of it trades; some of it signing guys,” Jones said. “A lot of these older players who have still got some tread on the tires can come in here and help you.”
Those comments immediately reignited the Crosby chatter. The Raiders edge rusher has been tied to Dallas for months, and Jerry Jones already acknowledged earlier in training camp that the Cowboys never completely stepped away from talks for him. Stephen’s remarks only turned the volume back up.
The reaction online came fast, with fans jumping straight to the same name that keeps surfacing whenever Dallas talks about adding pass-rush help. Crosby has been the center of that speculation for a while, and for good reason.
The Cowboys have been aggressive in rebuilding their defense, moving Micah Parsons and adding players such as Quinnen Williams and Rashan Gary. Even after those moves, the pass rush and inside linebacker spots still look thin.
Crosby fits the exact mold Dallas has been chasing: a relentless edge defender who brings pressure at a high rate and never seems to stop moving. That’s the kind of player Cowboys fans have been imagining for years, and the team has already shown it’s willing to use draft capital and future assets to get proven talent.
Earlier reports said the Cowboys made multiple offers for Crosby, including one package that featured a first-round pick. Those talks never fully disappeared. Jerry Jones later said the pursuit continued after another team’s deal fell through, which only kept the speculation alive.
Stephen Jones didn’t name Crosby on the radio, but he did say the roster isn’t settled.
“I’d be surprised if the starting players on this defense don’t change over time,” he added.
The timing is part of what makes all of this worth watching. Training camp is underway, and late veteran moves often pick up once teams start sorting through who is available and who wants to avoid the early grind. Jones specifically referenced older players who may prefer to skip those first days.
Bobby Wagner’s name also came up in the conversation, and analysts have floated other veterans as possibilities. But no player gets Cowboys fans talking quite like Crosby.
The biggest hurdle is still the price. Las Vegas values him highly, and any deal would likely take major draft capital to pull off. That’s why the debate keeps going: Dallas clearly wants to add more on defense, and Crosby is the kind of swing that would change the conversation on the edge.
For now, the front office hasn’t shut the door. And Stephen Jones made one thing plain - the Cowboys are still looking.
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