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The Cowboys trade rumors swirling around Maxx Crosby just got a reality check. <\/p>\n
The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> continue to be linked to Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> pass rusher Maxx Crosby<\/a>, but new details about the star\u2019s injury complicate a potential trade. Despite plenty of Cowboys rumors, the Raiders initially opted to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens<\/a>. <\/p>\n This was until the Ravens nixed the deal citing a failed medical evaluation. The surprising NFL<\/a> news re-opened a possible trade opportunity for the Cowboys, but the team does not appear eager to blow the Raiders away with a new offer. ESPN\u2019s Ryan McFadden<\/a> reported that the Ravens believe Crosby has a \u201cdegenerative issue in his knee.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe consensus was that Crosby would be able to play in 2026,\u201d McFadden wrote in a March 24, 2026, story titled, \u201cHow the Raiders, Ravens trade of Maxx Crosby fell apart.\u201d \u201cThe Ravens\u2019 concern centered on the uncertainty of Crosby\u2019s durability after a couple of seasons in Baltimore because of a degenerative issue in his knee, a source told ESPN.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to know about the latest Cowboys rumors. <\/p>\n Cowboys Team Doctor Dan Cooper Was Involved in Maxx Crosby\u2019s Failed Medical Evaluation With the Ravens<\/p>\n Another reason why the Cowboys may be reluctant to trade for Crosby is the team\u2019s doctor Dan Cooper was involved in the defender\u2019s medical evaluation with the Ravens. Dallas is likely armed with more information about Crosby\u2019s health than most teams, but Cooper was not the leading voice in the star\u2019s failed physical, per McFadden. <\/p>\n \u201cIn addition to their own doctors, the Ravens had a handful of doctors outside the organization weigh in on Crosby\u2019s knee, including Dan Cooper, a renowned knee specialist and the Cowboys\u2019 team doctor,\u201d McFadden noted. \u201cIn the past, Dallas has leaned on Cooper\u2019s expertise in making decisions such as drafting Jaylon Smith<\/a> in the second round in 2016, despite torn ligaments and nerve damage, and drafting Shavon Revel<\/a> Jr. last year in the third round despite a torn ACL.<\/p>\n \u201cBut Cooper was not the primary voice in determining whether Baltimore should back out of the deal.\u201d<\/p>\n Cowboys Rumors: After Contemplating a New Trade, Dallas Is Unlikely to Make a Deal With the Raiders for Maxx Crosby<\/p>\n As a reminder, the Raiders continue to seek two first-round picks in exchange for Crosby. Dallas was already reluctant to make this happen before the latest news about Crosby\u2019s health. <\/p>\n The Cowboys considered a Crosby trade for a second time following the failed physical, but it appears Dallas has moved on, according to McFadden. <\/p>\n \u201cMultiple Raiders sources say they\u2019d be surprised if Crosby was traded in the short term,\u201d McFadden explained. \u201cPerhaps a window of opportunity opens closer to the draft, but the team is certainly keeping an open mind on retaining him.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The Cowboys\u2019 Best Offer for Raiders Star Maxx Crosby Included 1st & 2nd-Round Picks<\/p>\n Dallas was willing to offer a mix of two high draft picks and a veteran player like Osa Odighizuwa<\/a>. The Cowboys have since traded Odighizuwa and their best offer for Crosby included first- and second-round picks before being edged out by the Ravens. <\/p>\n \u201cBaltimore beat out the Dallas Cowboys, who were also seeking an elite pass rusher,\u201d McFadden added. \u201cInitial offers centered on Dallas\u2019 second first-round pick at No. 20, and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Cowboys then offered their top first-rounder at No. 12 and a third-round pick. Ultimately, the Cowboys moved to No. 12 and their second-round pick, but the last two offers, sources said, did not include Odighizuwa, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers<\/a> for a third-round selection.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJonathan Adams<\/a> is a veteran sports contributor covering the NFL, NBA and golf for Heavy.com. His work has been prominently featured on NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. 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