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Cowboys eye Maxx Crosby trade after Quinnen Williams contract extension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cowboys eye Maxx Crosby trade after Quinnen Williams contract extension

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys are exploring the potential trade for Maxx Crosby following a significant contract extension for Quinnen Williams. Dallas agreed to a three-year, $106 million deal with Williams, which has created additional salary cap space that could facilitate a trade for the Las Vegas Raiders pass-rusher. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has expressed a desire to bolster the defense and indicated they never abandoned their pursuit of Crosby. Reports suggest the Cowboys could leverage their newfound financial flexibility to revisit this trade option as the season progresses and evaluate the Raiders’ competitiveness.

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Market Watch

•Cowboys sign Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $106 million contract.
•New cap space may allow trade pursuit of Maxx Crosby.
•Crosby was a trade target for Dallas earlier this year.
•Jerry Jones confirms ongoing interest in acquiring a defensive star.
•The upcoming NFL trade deadline may influence decisions.

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10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Maxx Crosby Trade Talk Re-Ignites After Major Contract Move

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The Dallas Cowboys are still trying to upgrade the defense, and their big Quinnen Williams move could open the door (again) to Maxx Crosby. The post Cowboys Maxx Crosby Trade Talk Re-Ignites After Major Contract Move appeared first on HEAVY.
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