A new report offers in-depth details on the Dallas Cowboys’ failed attempts to trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Max Crosby this offseason.
Since the Cowboys made the bold decision to trade top star Micah Parsons before the start of last season, they were in desperate need of a new lead pass rusher. And despite a defense that caused them to lose several games, the front office was unable to fill the void before the NFL trade deadline.
However, they have been involved with Crosby’s business for a long time. Speculation only grew when a rift arose between the five-time Pro Bowler and the team at the end of last season when they wanted to sit him for their final two games as they prepared to get the top pick in April’s NFL Draft.
That split was confirmed when Las Vegas ended up trading the defensive end to the Baltimore Ravens in a temporary deal earlier this month. Following news of the trade, Cowboys fans wondered if their team had made any effort to make his deal.
The Cowboys’ best offer for Max Crosby was a first and second rounder
Well, some new information has emerged in the search for Crosby. According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Dallas actually made three different offers during negotiations. However, neither of them came close to the planned deal with the Ravens, which would have given the Raiders two picks in the first round.
“Initial offers focused on Dallas’ second first-round selection at No. 20 and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa,” McFadden wrote. “The Cowboys then offered their top first-rounder at No. 12 and a third-round selection. Ultimately, the Cowboys moved up to No. 12 and were offered their second-round selection, but the final two offers, sources said, did not include Odighizuwa, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round selection.”
As NFL fans now know, the Ravens backed out of the deal, and Crosby remained with the Raiders. Interestingly, the Cowboys’ top doctor was part of the group that reviewed the pass rusher’s medical records and advised Baltimore to reconsider the deal.
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