After years of trade rumors, Max Crosby was finally dealt to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for two first-round picks. Reports leading up to the Ravens' blockbuster trade for the five-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher revealed that the Raiders were waiting for an offer that included two first-round picks targeting a 'Micah Parsons' deal. Many people were skeptical.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys were confident they would win the Crosby trade sweepstakes. He even thought his deal for Crosby was almost done. However, when other teams stepped up with offers of two first-round selections, the Cowboys' confidence diminished.
So, what did the Cowboys offer the Raiders in exchange for Crosby?
According to ESPN's NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys offered their first-round pick (No. 12 overall – two slots ahead of Baltimore's offer), a future second-round pick (possibly in 2027), as well as an undisclosed veteran player for Crosby. The Cowboys were unwilling to part with two first-round picks.
"Dallas maintained a tough stance throughout. The franchise was unwilling to part with two first-round picks, hoping that its 12th pick in April's draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to tempt Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas was not interested. The Raiders preferred the selection."
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on the Cowboys/Max Crosby trade
Apparently, the Raiders declined, believing they received a better offer from Baltimore. Unless the veteran player was an impact starter, we'd argue that Las Vegas actually accepted a better offer from the Ravens.
The Cowboys, despite reportedly "keeping an eye on Crosby for a long time" and "loving" him, determined that he was not worth trading for two first-round picks. The Ravens felt otherwise.
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