Cowboys consider trade sending Pickens to Raiders for Maxx Crosby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Dallas Cowboys insider Bryan Broaddus proposed a trade idea that would send wide receiver George Pickens and a first-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for defensive star Maxx Crosby. The Cowboys finished last season ranked 30th in total yards allowed, highlighting a need to improve their struggling defense. Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler, tallied 10 sacks and 28 tackles for loss last season. Despite speculation around his potential trade, he remains with the Raiders for now. Should the Cowboys pursue this trade, they may risk losing a valuable asset in Pickens, who had a breakout year with 93 catches and over 1,400 yards.
- •Bryan Broaddus suggests trading Pickens and a first-round pick for Crosby.
- •Crosby posted 10 sacks and is seen as a game-changing defender.
- •Cowboys finished 2025 ranked last against the pass.
- •Pickens had 93 catches and over 1,400 receiving yards last season.
- •Trade remains hypothetical as no deal has been finalized.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones could land Maxx Crosby in blockbuster trade involving George Pickens
"A hypothetical Cowboys trade idea sends George Pickens and a first-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for star Maxx Crosby to fix their struggling defense.
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