Maxx Crosby. Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Speculation increases on Maxx Crosby's preferred trade destination

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated Mar 5, 2026 4:03 PM ET

The Maxx Crosby trade saga continues, as the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end reportedly wants out of the AFC West team, but won’t throw a public fit about it. Ever since he was shut down near the end of the 2025 season, Crosby was mentioned in multiple trade rumors.

Back in February, NFL insider Dianna Russini said that Crosby wanted to join the New England Patriots.

“Maxx Crosby doesn’t seem too happy in Las Vegas,” Russini said. “I know he wants to play for Mike Vrabel. He’s told me before.”

A month later, the situation appears to have changed. Crosby shared an Instagram story on Wednesday that pretty much indicated where he would like to play next. Using a song from Shaboozey, Crosby mentioned an NFL team.

“I’m a lone-a** Cowboy stuck in my jeans,” the player sang.

MAXX CROSBY HINTING AT GETTING TRADED TO THE DALLAS #COWBOYS.

Crosby posted on his Instagram story today a song from Shaboozey, with the lyrics of:

“I'm a lone-ass Cowboy stuck in my jeans”

pic.twitter.com/FMNT53UKS4
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 5, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys reportedly tried to make a move for him before the trade deadline, but nothing materialized. Instead, they traded for DT Quinnen Williams and LB Logan Wilson, whom they released a couple of weeks ago.

Dallas Cowboys Are Again In The Mix For Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)

NFL reporter Jane Slater shared on Thursday that a move to the Cowboys was in play for Maxx Crosby. A team source told the reporter that the Lone Star isn’t willing to pay the Raiders’ asking price.

“Raiders are talking to a lot of people. But we would not give up two first rounders,” Slater tweeted.

On Maxx Crosby and the Cowboys being at play here….here is what I’m being told from a team source.

“Raiders are talking to a lot of people. But we would not give up two first rounders.”

That’s the situation now. Will that change? I don’t know but I checked for those of you…
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 5, 2026

She noted that the first time the Cowboys traded two first-rounders, they landed Joey Galloway. She added that amid all the changes the front office has made and what they plan to make, they might not be motivated to send that haul.

Still, Slater noted that sending a first-rounder and one player would work for the Cowboys.

I think that could be possible but depends on player
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 5, 2026

Dallas has the No. 12 and No. 20 pick in the upcoming draft. They will likely use them to improve the defense, but adding Crosby could have a major impact, too.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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