Jerry Jones Shares Update on Cowboys' Rumored Interest in Trading for Maxx Crosby
With the Las Vegas Raiders coming into its Week 7 bye week with a 2-5 record, All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby has been at the center of trade rumors throughout the weeks. One team that has been linked to the four-time Pro Bowl selection are the Dallas Cowboys, who according to former ESPN personality, Trey Wingo, have inquired about his availability.
The move would make a bit of sense for the Cowboys who traded away an All-Pro pass rusher in Micah Parsons back in August, and have just one player with more than two sacks. However, it would certainly be a change of heart for the Raiders, who signed Crosby to a three-year, $106.5 million contract in March.
With fans around the NFL on high alert that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could be up to something with the trade deadline approaching, he chatted with The Athletic's Dianna Russini about the matter.
While Jones admitted that the Cowboys could be active in the trade market, he denied that the team has been making moves for Crosby.
"While the Cowboys have let teams know they’re open for business before the Nov. 4 trade deadline, Jerry Jones told me they never reached out to the Raiders about Maxx Crosby," wrote Russini.
Jones did reveal that the Cowboys need some help on defense, but it wouldn't be a pass rusher that they go after.
“I would say, without incriminating any area of it,” Jones said, “it would be a defensive player. But not a pass rusher.”
While he didn't specify, the Cowboys have struggled mightily in defending the pass. They have allowed a NFL-high 1,822 passing yards this season, giving up over 260 yards through the air per game. Not to mention, the team placed All-Pro corner Trevon Diggs on the IR on Saturday, meaning he will be out for at least the next four weeks.
With the trade deadline coming on Nov. 4 look for there to be plenty of big names around the NFL on struggling teams linked to just about everyone under the sun. For now, Crosby to Dallas doesn't seem to be on the table.
Video reveals incredible Jordan Love-Aaron Rodgers exchange after Packers win
Jordan Love got his chance at facing his former teammate and Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers last Sunday, with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the NFC North club at Acrisure Stadium.
Emotions were high among fans for the game, considering that it involves Rodgers, who spent nearly two decades in a Packers uniform before moving on to the New York Jets and the Steelers.
When it was all said and done on the field, it was Love and the Packers who came up with the win. Love passed for 360 yards and three touchdowns, as Green Bay scored a 35-25 victory. He had a much better performance than Rodgers, who threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns.
Fans react to powerful moment before Love and Rodgers after Packers’ Week 8 win over Pittsburgh
The postgame meeting between Love and Rodgers had everyone’s eyes on it. A video of the short encounter captured what was said during the moment.
It was all love from both quarterbacks, with Love also making sure to tell Rodgers he wanted the Steelers signal-caller’s jersey.
Meanwhile, fans have wholesome reactions to the quarterbacks’ brief conversation.
“Until they meet in the playoffs… then it’s personal again,” said a fan on X.
Another one said: “What other team has been so lucky to have 3 great future HOFers, Back to back to back?”
From a commenter: “Crazy how the “student vs master” storyline turned into a real bond, love it.”
“Wish they did a jersey swap and pictures after the game, that pic would’ve fed families for years,” a social media user posted.
Via a different commenter: “Feels like a true passing the torch moment”
Said another: “I wish Rodgers had this same relationship with Farve 😭”
Love and the Packers will look to sustain their momentum and extend their win streak to four games when they lock horns with the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field in Week 9.
