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Cowboys ‘Close’ to Maxx Crosby Trade Before ‘Shift’ to Trey Hendrickson Signing: Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cowboys<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> have been active in the trade market, especially with an eye on improving their pass rush<\/strong>. Earlier this week, reports emerged that the Cowboys<\/strong> were close to acquiring Maxx Crosby<\/strong>, the star pass rusher<\/strong> from the Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong>, but new developments have caused a shift in their focus. According to recent reports, Dallas<\/strong> was “close” to finalizing a trade for Crosby<\/strong>, but with other bidders stepping up<\/strong>, the Cowboys are now reportedly looking towards Trey Hendrickson<\/strong>, another top-tier defensive end in the league.<\/p>\n

Maxx Crosby Trade Drama<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we reported earlier, the Cowboys<\/strong> were targeting Maxx Crosby<\/strong> in a trade, a move that would significantly bolster their defensive line<\/strong>. However, Jerry Jones<\/strong> and his team were hesitant to give up two first-round picks<\/strong> for the 25-year-old Raiders star<\/strong>. Crosby<\/strong>, who had a breakout year in 2025 with 16 sacks<\/strong> and a dominant pass rush<\/strong>, was the Cowboys’ top target to improve a defense that already boasts players like Micah Parsons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While it seemed like Dallas<\/strong> was close to securing Crosby<\/strong>, a shift in focus<\/strong> has now occurred. The Cowboys<\/strong> are reportedly turning their attention to Trey Hendrickson<\/strong>, the defensive standout from the Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong>. This pivot comes as other bidders<\/strong> for Crosby<\/strong> have emerged, making the trade less likely for Dallas at the moment.<\/p>\n

The Trey Hendrickson Option<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Trey Hendrickson<\/strong> has been a force for the Bengals<\/strong> since joining the team in 2021, with a reputation for being one of the most disruptive pass rushers<\/strong> in the league. Hendrickson\u2019s style of play, known for his speed<\/strong>, power<\/strong>, and consistent sack production<\/strong>, would mesh well with Dallas<\/strong>\u2019s defensive scheme. Given that the Cowboys<\/strong> have been monitoring Hendrickson in trade talks, he has become a viable target to shore up the team\u2019s pass rush<\/strong> for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

The shift toward Hendrickson<\/strong> could make a lot of sense for Dallas<\/strong>, especially since he offers a similar skill set<\/strong> to Crosby<\/strong>, but possibly at a more manageable trade price. The move could also be more strategic, as Cincinnati<\/strong> may be willing to part with Hendrickson<\/strong> for a less expensive package than the Raiders<\/strong> would likely demand for Crosby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Crosby\u2019s Cryptic Social Media Post Sparks Speculation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The intrigue surrounding Maxx Crosby<\/strong> and the Cowboys<\/strong> intensified after the pass rusher\u2019s Instagram story<\/strong> seemed to hint at his future. Crosby posted a video of himself listening to country music artist Shaboozey<\/strong>, specifically his song \u201cBeverly Hills,\u201d<\/strong> which includes the line “Cowboys live forever.” To many fans and analysts, this seemed like an indirect hint that Crosby<\/strong> might soon join the Cowboys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Cowboys<\/p>\n

While this could simply be coincidence, the timing of Crosby\u2019s post, paired with the mounting rumors<\/strong> surrounding his future with the Raiders<\/strong>, has certainly fueled speculation. Furthermore, Crosby posted a video panning the ceiling of his car, where stars could be seen. Some have linked this imagery to the idea of “stardom”<\/strong> and potential stardom in Dallas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The speculation only grew after Crosby\u2019s comment in a podcast interview<\/strong>, where he mentioned that he had met his “new coach”<\/strong> and that the coach “seems like a great guy.” While this could refer to Klint Kubiak<\/strong>, the new head coach of the Raiders<\/strong>, many have read into this as a sign that Crosby may be preparing to move on from the Raiders<\/strong> and potentially join another team.<\/p>\n

Odds Shift on Crosby Trade<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The attention surrounding Crosby<\/strong> has also had an impact on the trade market<\/strong> for him. On Kalshi<\/strong>, a public trading platform where users determine odds for trades, the Cowboys<\/strong> have seen a rise in their chances of landing Crosby. Crosby<\/strong> now reportedly has a 29% chance of being traded to Dallas<\/strong>, a figure that\u2019s higher than his chances of staying with Las Vegas<\/strong> (28%) or moving to the Chicago Bears<\/strong> (26%).<\/p>\n

While these numbers reflect public sentiment rather than any official news from the Cowboys<\/strong> or Raiders<\/strong>, they still highlight the growing belief that Dallas is a real contender for Crosby’s services. This could be a reflection of the public\u2019s increasing confidence that the Cowboys<\/strong> are indeed in the mix for Crosby<\/strong>, despite the recent shift toward Hendrickson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: Will the Cowboys Pull the Trigger?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With Maxx Crosby<\/strong> and Trey Hendrickson<\/strong> now both on the radar, the Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> are in an interesting position. They are clearly prioritizing adding a top pass rusher<\/strong> to help complement Micah Parsons<\/strong> and solidify their defensive front. The question remains: will the Cowboys<\/strong> make a move for Crosby<\/strong>, or will they pivot to Hendrickson<\/strong> as a more realistic and cost-effective option?<\/p>\n

\"Cowboys<\/p>\n

In either case, the Cowboys<\/strong> are expected to make a significant splash in bolstering their defense, and whichever pass rusher they ultimately acquire could help propel them deeper into playoff contention<\/strong>. Time will tell which direction Jerry Jones<\/strong> and the Cowboys take, but one thing is clear: the Cowboys\u2019 defense<\/strong> is about to get even stronger in the 2026 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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