Cowboys Urged to Trade Star for Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Before Deadline

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders are the teams involved in trade speculation over Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby.

Pro Football Network - Mark Schlereth, a three-time Super Bowl champion, supported trading Cowboys receiver George Pickens to the Raiders for Crosby.

Pro Football Network - Russell Wilson urged the Cowboys to pursue Crosby, described as a two-time All-Pro.

Heavy NFL - An anonymous NFL general manager discussed decisions facing the Raiders about Crosby’s future.

Heavy NFL - Former Raiders offensive lineman commented on trade speculation involving Crosby.

Heavy NFL - Geno Smith was set to face the Raiders for the first time since the team traded him in the offseason.

Heavy NFL - The New York Giants were also identified as a potential destination for Crosby.

Heavy NFL - The Cowboys had acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - A trade proposal would send George Pickens from Dallas to Las Vegas in exchange for Maxx Crosby; the proposal was endorsed by Schlereth.

Pro Football Network - The Cowboys were weighing contract concerns and their defensive needs while considering a Crosby trade.

Heavy NFL - Dallas was described as potentially becoming a trade-deadline buyer after acquiring Joey Porter Jr. and giving up draft picks.

Heavy NFL - A separate trade pitch proposed that the Giants acquire Crosby.

Heavy NFL - The Raiders’ trade outlook was the subject of discussion amid their losing streak and Crosby rumors.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The proposed Crosby destinations discussed were Dallas, Texas, and New York; the Raiders are based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Heavy NFL - The Cowboys acquired Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The Raiders were described as entering Week 8 after a four-game losing streak.

Heavy NFL - The Raiders’ trade deadline was stated as Nov. 10.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Dallas was considering Crosby amid defensive needs and a 3-4 start; the Cowboys were described as still hoping to rescue their season.

Heavy NFL - The Raiders’ 3-4 record and four-game losing streak prompted renewed speculation about Crosby’s future.

Heavy NFL - The Giants were described as having a chance to win their first division title since 2011, while no other NFC East team had a winning record entering Week 8.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Schlereth’s proposed exchange was Cowboys receiver George Pickens for Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby.

Heavy NFL - Dallas had already made a trade by acquiring Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh in exchange for draft picks.

Trade speculation around Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby is intensifying after a four-game losing streak, with Dallas and the New York Giants floated as possible destinations. Mark Schlereth backed a proposal sending Cowboys receiver George Pickens to Las Vegas for Crosby, while Russell Wilson urged Dallas to pursue the two-time All-Pro as the Cowboys weigh defensive needs and contract concerns. Dallas has already acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh for draft picks, and the Raiders’ trade deadline is Nov.