Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson rumors explode, and the Cowboys are staring down a harsh wake-up call.QQ

As the 2025 NFL trade deadline nears, one of the league’s hottest topics involves the future of Las Vegas Raiders defensive star Maxx Crosby. With multiple playoff contenders looking for elite pass-rush help, the Cowboys have emerged as one of the teams most eager to land him — but Las Vegas appears determined to hold firm.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Raiders met with Crosby to directly address trade speculation, assuring him that he is not being shopped. “The Raiders met with star DE Maxx Crosby today to let him know they aren’t shopping him and won’t trade him,” Pelissero wrote. “While other teams are interested, the Raiders aren’t interested in moving their best player, and Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas.”

Crosby, drafted in the fourth round out of Eastern Michigan, has developed into one of the most durable and relentless defensive players in football. Over the past three seasons, he’s played at least 95% of the Raiders’ defensive snaps and remains a force this year, ranking among the league leaders in quarterback pressures and tackles for loss. More importantly, he has made it clear he wants to finish what he started in Las Vegas — and his “Commitment to Excellence” tattoo seems to reinforce that message.

However, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, that hasn’t stopped the Dallas Cowboys from making calls. Fowler revealed that Dallas is aggressively exploring the defensive market ahead of the deadline, reaching out to teams leaguewide to gauge potential trades.

“The Cowboys are on the hunt for an impact defensive player and have reached out to teams throughout the league — likely all of them — to gauge interest,” Fowler reported. “My sense is that Dallas would be pretty surprised if the Raiders actually moved on from Crosby, with whom owner Mark Davis has a deep affection.”