Cowboys Pivot to Trey Hendrickson, Avoid Maxx Crosby Trade

0:00On March 6, the Dallas Cowboys are pivoting from trade rumors involving Max Crosby to targeting top free agent, Trey Hendrickson. After the Raiders held firm on their demands, insiders say Dallas won't pursue that deal and will instead chase the 31-year-old Ed Rusher in. Free agency. Hendrickson has starved for the Cincinnati Bengals over the last five seasons, racking up 17.5 sacks combined in 2023 and 2024. He drew Cowboys interest last year too, though a core muscle surgery following a 2025 injury raises some flags about his durability. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play for Dallas, avoiding the high draft pick costs of a trade while filling an immediate pass rush need. With a deep edge class in this year's draft, they could pair Hendrickson on a shorter deal with a rookie for long-term balance. If Hendrickson slips away, options like Odefe O.A. stand out. The former first rounder broke out with 10 sacks in 2024 before a mid-season trade to

1:01the Los Angeles Chargers, where he added seven. 0.5 Proj here's why技. This approach keeps the Cowboys flexible, blending quick fixes with future building as free agency heats up. HetzeUp