Cowboys clear cap space fueling rumors of a trade for Maxx Crosby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys restructured the contracts of Kenny Clark, Jake Ferguson, and DaRon Bland on Thursday, creating $19 million in additional salary cap space. This financial move increases the team's total available space to approximately $33 million. Analysts are linking this flexibility to potential interest in Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, who carries a $30 million base salary for the 2026 season. The Raiders previously held discussions regarding a potential trade involving Crosby with the Baltimore Ravens in March, though that deal did not materialize. The Cowboys have prioritized defensive line improvements this offseason following the departures of several key pass rushers from the roster. Any trade for a player of Crosby’s caliber would likely require a substantial package of draft picks.
- •Dallas created $19 million in cap space by restructuring three player contracts.
- •The team now holds over $30 million in available 2026 cap space.
- •Maxx Crosby earns a $30 million base salary for the current season.
- •The Ravens previously attempted to acquire Crosby in March for two first-round picks.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby Trade Buzz Heats Up After Cowboys’ Latest Roster Moves
"The Dallas Cowboys were a front-runner to land Las Vegas Raiders edge-rusher Maxx Crosby this offseason.However, those dreams were dashed when the Baltimore Ravens agreed to acquire the Pro Bowler in early March only to back out of the deal at the last minute.Though Crosby could still theoretically be traded at some point this year […] The post Maxx Crosby Trade Buzz Heats Up After Cowboys’ Latest Roster Moves appeared first on HEAVY.
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