Cowboys clear cap space fueling rumors of a trade for Maxx Crosby
6 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 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.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby Speculation Surges Following Massive Dallas Cap Shift
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Cowboys Get Bold Trade Proposal That Would Put Eagles On Notice
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby may have found his perfect partner in mayhem
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Get Clear Maxx Crosby Message Amid Trade Speculation
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys News Sparks ‘Bold’ Maxx Crosby Trade Prediction
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Maxx Crosby Trade Buzz Heats Up After Cowboys’ Latest Roster Moves
"The Dallas Cowboys recently created substantial salary cap room, triggering speculation about major roster moves. Analysts believe front office executives restructured contracts to prepare for high-profile acquisitions. FS1 analyst Danny Parkins suggested Las Vegas pass rusher Maxx Crosby could be the target for Dallas. Acquiring Crosby at a potential trade discount would fill a critical […] The post Maxx Crosby Speculation Surges Following Massive Dallas Cap Shift appeared first on Gridiron Her
"Throughout the 2025 NFL season and into the 2026 offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles were one of a few teams consistently linked to the veteran edge rusher, Maxx Crosby. Although Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens during the offseason, the deal fell through. With Crosby back with the Las Vegas Raiders, everything seems to be […] The post Dallas Cowboys Get Bold Trade Proposal That Would Put Eagles On Notice appeared first on HEAVY.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:23 AMMaxx Crosby Speculation Surges Following Massive Dallas Cap Shift
The Dallas Cowboys recently created substantial salary cap room, triggering speculation about major roster moves. Analysts believe front office executives restructured contracts to prepare for high-profile acquisitions. FS1 analyst Danny Parkins suggested Las Vegas pass rusher Maxx Crosby could be the target for Dallas. Acquiring Crosby at a potential trade discount would fill a critical […] The post Maxx Crosby Speculation Surges Following Massive Dallas Cap Shift appeared first on Gridiron Her
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:00 PMDallas Cowboys Get Bold Trade Proposal That Would Put Eagles On Notice
Throughout the 2025 NFL season and into the 2026 offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles were one of a few teams consistently linked to the veteran edge rusher, Maxx Crosby. Although Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens during the offseason, the deal fell through. With Crosby back with the Las Vegas Raiders, everything seems to be […] The post Dallas Cowboys Get Bold Trade Proposal That Would Put Eagles On Notice appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:10 PMMaxx Crosby may have found his perfect partner in mayhem
One Las Vegas Raiders rookie could really help Maxx Crosby.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 11:09 PMRaiders Get Clear Maxx Crosby Message Amid Trade Speculation
The Las Vegas Raiders are in a rebuild, and if the team comes out of the gate struggling, all eyes will be on Maxx Crosby, especially if he performs at the level many people expect from him. Nonetheless, should the Silver and Black consider trading the veteran pass rusher for assets that can help their […] The post Raiders Get Clear Maxx Crosby Message Amid Trade Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:23 PMCowboys News Sparks ‘Bold’ Maxx Crosby Trade Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys made news with contract moves on Thursday. On Friday, new predictions about a Maxx Crosby trade made the rounds. The post Cowboys News Sparks ‘Bold’ Maxx Crosby Trade Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:14 AMMaxx 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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