Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby, Cowboys Target Free Agent Pass Rushers

0:00On March 8th, the Las Vegas Raiders traded star-edge Russia Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens after a fierce bidding war. The Dallas Cowboys pushed hard to land him but came up short when the Ravens offered two first round draft picks. That blockbuster deal gives Baltimore a major boost on defense heading into the offseason. Dallas had countered with their number 12 overall pick, a second round selection, and even tossed in a veteran player to sweeten things. Raiders held firm, though, and now the Cowboys are shifting focus to free agency for past rush help without giving up more draft capital. One prime target is Trey Hendrickson, who's about to hit free agency after a strong run with 35 sacks over the last two seasons. And nearly 32 years old and coming off injuries, he carries some risk, but a big contract north of 25 million a year could make him a... Game changer? If he stays healthy. Jalen Phillips stands out too, as signing him would upgrade Dallas while poaching a key piece from division rival Philadelphia Eagles.

1:02He's got injury concerns like a torn ACL and Achilles, but his upside is huge. Odefe OA impressed with the charges lately, though they have plenty of cap rooms to keep him. Boy and Matthew rounds out the list, needing a fresh start after a down year in Seattle. Dallas fans are hoping one of these moves plugs the gap on the edge, keeping the Cowboys competitive without major trades. We'll see how free agency shakes out in the coming weeks.