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The Dallas Cowboys have other trade options beyond Maxx Crosby.
The Dallas Cowboys could have another opportunity to land Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby after the Baltimore Ravens’ vetoed the blockbuster trade. Yet, all signs point to Dallas turning to alternative options given the Raiders’ high asking price of two first-round picks.
With Crosby recovering from a serious injury, it makes trading for the star even more complicated. USA Today’s K.D. Drummond offered an alternative option that allows the Cowboys to utilize their draft picks in order to land a veteran defender.
The analyst has the Cowboys trading back in the draft. After several trades, Drummond has the Cowboys striking another deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
Dallas sends the No. 20, 92 and 218 picks in the upcoming draft to Minnesota for No. 32, 82 and star linebacker Jonathan Greenard.
Let’s dive into the potential trade for the Cowboys.
Cowboys Rumors: Dallas Targeting Vikings LB Jonathan Greenard
Dallas has been linked to Greenard as a potential alternative option to Crosby. Greenard is on a four-year, $76 million contract that is slated to go through the 2027 season. Despite being under contract, the buzz is that Greenard is pushing for a new deal.
“If he hasn’t been moved by draft day, this would be the perfect swap as Minnesota is said to be asking for a ‘Day 2 pick’,” Drummond wrote in a March 13, 2026, story titled, “Cowboys replace Osa, trade for edge, add 2 LBs in new 7-rd mock draft.” “The final pick in the second round is the perfect option. Greenard had 25 sacks across 2023 and 2024, but injuries made 2025 lackluster.
“Adding him back to Marcus Dixon makes a ton of sense, and now the Cowboys have two talented veterans in he and (Rashan) Gary, plus two young players in the rotiation in Donovan Ezeiruaku and (Malachi) Lawrence drafted earlier.”
Cowboys ‘Devastated’ Not to Land Maxx Crosby in Blockbuster Trade With Raiders
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Cowboys are among the teams exploring a potential trade for Greenard. The defender’s push for a new deal complicates a potential trade with the Vikings.
“They have to pivot. They were devastated they did not land Maxx Crosby,” Fowler noted in a March 8, episode of “SportsCenter.” “They just had limits as far as to how (much) they would (give up) with the draft picks. But if they want to stick with the trade theme, Minnesota’s Jonathan Grenard could make some sense for a day-two pick. A high day-two pick is what Minnesota is looking for. He also needs a new contract.
“He has two years left on his current deal at around $38 million in total. So he would want to re-up. Teams are grappling with whether that’s worth it or not. But certainly there are several (teams) that have checked in on that. I believe Dallas is one of them, but they’re also gonna have some options in free agency.”
Dallas has left the door slightly cracked when it comes to trading for Crosby, but it does not appear likely. While not the same caliber of player, trading for Greenard would be a much more affordable move for Dallas.
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