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The Dallas Cowboys offseason<\/strong> is already shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in the NFL, and as usual, Jerry Jones<\/strong> is right at the center of it. The longtime owner and de facto general manager holds more leverage than almost anyone in the league, and during Wednesday\u2019s end-of-season press conference<\/strong>, Jones made it clear that he is not afraid to make bold, franchise-altering decisions.<\/p>\n While Jones didn\u2019t explicitly name targets, his comments strongly suggested that the Cowboys are open to major trades<\/strong> \u2014 potentially involving multiple first-round draft picks<\/strong>. One name that immediately comes to mind is Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby<\/strong>, who has quietly become one of the most closely watched stars on the trade market.<\/p>\n When asked about how the Cowboys might use their draft capital in the upcoming offseason, Jones delivered a quote that instantly set off speculation across the league.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t think we could do some trading with those two number ones,\u201d Jones said.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In classic Jerry Jones fashion, the phrasing was subtle \u2014 but the message was loud. The Cowboys are absolutely willing to trade<\/strong>. And they are not limiting themselves to minor roster tweaks.<\/p>\n This wasn\u2019t a denial. It wasn\u2019t deflection. It was an invitation to imagine something big.<\/p>\n The Cowboys are in a uniquely powerful position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Dallas already knows it holds the No. 12 overall pick<\/strong>, and its second first-round selection<\/strong> will be determined by playoff results. Having two first-round picks immediately elevates the Cowboys into a rare tier of contenders capable of making aggressive moves without mortgaging their entire future.<\/p>\n In today\u2019s NFL, two first-round picks<\/strong> can be the difference between drafting prospects \u2014 or acquiring a proven All-Pro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Jerry Jones knows that. And so does the rest of the league.<\/p>\n While Jones carefully avoided naming names, Maxx Crosby<\/strong> fits every box of what Dallas could be looking for:<\/p>\n Elite production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Game-changing defensive impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Proven durability and leadership<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Immediate schematic upgrade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Crosby\u2019s name has circulated in trade rumors following a turbulent end to the season with the Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong>, where late-year drama and frustration raised legitimate questions about his long-term future with the franchise.<\/p>\n After being shut down for the final two games of the season, speculation intensified. When elite veterans start missing games on non-contenders, it often signals deeper organizational tension.<\/p>\n The timing could not be more perfect from Las Vegas\u2019 perspective.<\/p>\n The Raiders currently hold the No. 1 overall pick<\/strong> in the draft and appear poised to select a quarterback<\/strong> to anchor a full-scale rebuild. Owner Mark Davis<\/strong> has made no secret of the fact that the franchise is entering a new era.<\/p>\n In that context, trading Crosby would make sense \u2014 even if it\u2019s painful.<\/p>\n A deal with Dallas could net the Raiders two additional first-round picks<\/strong>, allowing them to surround their new quarterback with young, cost-controlled talent on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n Instead of paying top dollar to a veteran pass rusher during a rebuild, Las Vegas could reset its timeline while maximizing Crosby\u2019s value.<\/p>\n This wouldn\u2019t be a sudden or impulsive idea.<\/p>\n The Cowboys reportedly explored the possibility of acquiring Maxx Crosby before the trade deadline<\/strong>, signaling long-standing interest. What may have stopped a deal midseason \u2014 cap logistics, timing, or Raiders\u2019 hesitation \u2014 could be resolved during the offseason.<\/p>\n Dallas has a clearer picture of its roster needs now. And the Raiders have a clearer direction.<\/p>\n Those two realities often collide in blockbuster trades.<\/p>\n While draft prospects like pass rusher David Bailey<\/strong> or safety Caleb Downs<\/strong> have appeared on early Cowboys mock drafts, it\u2019s safe to say most fans would prefer certainty over projection.<\/p>\n Crosby is not a gamble.<\/p>\n He is a seventh-year All-Pro<\/strong> with one of the most impressive resumes of any defensive player in Raiders history:<\/p>\n 133 tackles for loss<\/strong> (most in franchise history)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 69.5 career sacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Consistent double-team attention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Relentless motor and durability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Adding Crosby to the Cowboys\u2019 defense would instantly transform it from solid to terrifying.<\/p>\n During the press conference, Jones expressed pride in recent defensive acquisitions like Quinnen Williams<\/strong> and Kenny Clark<\/strong>. Those moves stabilized the interior and improved run defense.<\/p>\n But Crosby would bring something Dallas currently lacks: a true edge-dominating game-wrecker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Opposing offenses would be forced to scheme around him. Protections would shift. Quarterbacks would rush throws. And suddenly, the Cowboys\u2019 secondary \u2014 which still needs work \u2014 would look far more competent simply due to improved pressure up front.<\/p>\n Elite pass rush covers many sins.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that Dallas must continue upgrading its secondary. However, modern NFL defenses are built from the trenches outward.<\/p>\n With Crosby collapsing pockets and winning one-on-one battles, the Cowboys wouldn\u2019t need perfection on the back end. They\u2019d need competence \u2014 and that\u2019s far easier to achieve.<\/p>\n A Crosby trade would instantly raise the defense\u2019s ceiling while buying time to address coverage issues through later draft rounds or value free agents.<\/p>\n If Jerry Jones pulls the trigger on a deal of this magnitude, the message to the rest of the league would be unmistakable:<\/p>\n The Cowboys are all-in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Trading two first-round picks for a defensive superstar would signal urgency, ambition, and belief in the current roster. It would confirm that Dallas sees itself not as a rebuilding team \u2014 but as a contender one elite piece away.<\/p>\n For a franchise often criticized for caution and half-measures, this would be a defining statement.<\/p>\n Jerry Jones may not have named Maxx Crosby outright, but his words left little room for interpretation.<\/p>\n The Cowboys have the draft capital. Whether it\u2019s Crosby or another All-Pro target, Dallas is clearly exploring major moves this offseason. And if the opportunity presents itself, Jerry Jones has made one thing clear:<\/p>\n He\u2019s ready to pull the trigger.<\/strong><\/p>\n The question now isn\u2019t if<\/em> the Cowboys will make a big move \u2014 it\u2019s who will be wearing a star on their helmet when they do<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jerry Jones Hints at Blockbuster Trades in 2026 as Cowboys Eye Major Defensive Upgrade The Dallas Cowboys offseason is already shaping up to be one of the… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":136900,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nJerry Jones Leaves the Door Wide Open for a Blockbuster Move<\/h2>\n
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\nCowboys Holding Rare Draft Capital in 2026<\/h2>\n
\nMaxx Crosby Emerges as the Obvious Trade Target<\/h2>\n
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\nRaiders Positioned for a Rebuild \u2014 And a Trade Makes Sense<\/h2>\n
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\nCowboys Have Already Flirted With a Crosby Trade Before<\/h2>\n
\nWhy Cowboys Fans Would Prefer Crosby Over Draft Picks<\/h2>\n
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\nJerry Jones Proud of Defensive Investments \u2014 But Crosby Is Different<\/h2>\n
\nCowboys Still Need Secondary Help \u2014 But Pressure Changes Everything<\/h2>\n
\nWhat a Crosby Trade Would Say to the NFL<\/h2>\n
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\nFinal Thoughts: Jerry Jones Is Clearly Willing to Swing Big<\/h2>\n
\nThey have the need.
\nThey have the financial flexibility.
\nAnd they have an owner who has never shied away from the spotlight.<\/p>\n