Cowboys Target Trey Hendrickson, Not Maxx Crosby

0:00On March 6th, the Dallas Cowboys are shifting their edge rusher plans as NFL free agency kicks off next week. They were close to trading for Las Vegas Raiders star Max Crosby, but now they're eyeing Cincinnati Bengals defensive in Trey Hendrickson instead. Other teams have driven up Crosby's trade price, possibly to two first round draft picks, making him too costly for Dallas. Hendrickson hits free agency without needing any picks in return, and his contract should come cheaper overall. Hendrickson turns 32 in December and just missed 10 games last season due to a back-and-hive injury that required surgery. Still, he led the league with 17.5 sacks the year before and earned first team all pro honors as a four-time pro-buller. Experts call him the top pass rusher available, praising his elite skills even at this stage and his durability outside that recent setback. Projections put him at a one-year deal worth $21 million or a two-year pact around $50.9 million, though he wants more.

1:02Guaranteed money up front. With Cowboys fans hungry for a game-changer up front, the front off the spaces real pressure to land Hendrickson and boost their defense right away.