Report: Maxx Crosby Could Have ‘Longevity’ Problem As Dallas Cowboys Weigh Trade

Back in March, the Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby in what would’ve been a blockbuster trade.

It didn’t reach the finish line.

The Ravens nixed the trade due to medical concerns, which landed Crosby back with the Raiders. According to a report from ESPN in March, Baltimore had concerns over Crosby’s durability after a couple of seasons in Las Vegas because of a degenerative knee problem. Last season, the veteran suffered a torn meniscus that he had repaired.

Now, the Dallas Cowboys are being linked to Crosby, and some recent comments from team owner Jerry Jones made it clear that the franchise is open to making a splash.

Why the Baltimore Ravens Backed Out

But if Crosby is a target for the Cowboys, they are going to have to be mindful of the injury concerns that he carries, and a recent report from insider Bryan Broaddus provided some valuable context.

“I circled back with some people in the league ’cause I wanted to know about how significant the knee injury is ’cause I was hearing some whispers that it might be a bone-on-bone situation, no cartilage, things like that,” Broaddus began. “I’m trying to get a confirmation on that. But I did get that … evidently, the Ravens, their concern was a longevity problem, and so the word around the league is that this could be a problem eventually. Maybe not today, but it is a something that … eventually could be a problem for him. If it’s a bone-on-bone, that’s a whole ‘nother thing. The longevity word, I’ll throw that out there again. There’s also a management issue here that they’re gonna have to deal with.”

It sounds like the Cowboys view Crosby’s injury situation similarly to some other teams around the league.

“The other teams around the league that I talk to about the knee, I think the Dallas Cowboys are right on that same road,” Broaddus said.

Broaddus later provided another update.

“I just got a text too from one of my trainer sources that they can’t confirm yet,” Broaddus relayed. “He said, ‘Hey, I didn’t know about the bone-on-bone thing.’ So, I’ll keep digging on that.”

What Bryan Broaddus Is Hearing About Maxx Crosby’s Knee

As it stands, there are clearly some question marks around Crosby. But if the Cowboys are looking to give themselves an immediate shot in the arm, the 28-year-old would certainly provide that.

His production speaks for itself, as he has had 10-plus sacks in four of his seven NFL seasons, including the 2025 campaign, in which a couple of missed games didn’t stop him from getting there. He has also led the league in tackles for loss on multiple occasions and has two All-Pro nods to his name.

The Cowboys are facing mixed expectations going into the new season, but if they want to raise their immediate ceiling, a deal for Crosby would go a long way. The problem is that the team has to weigh the cost of a trade against the risk of acquiring someone with health questions.

The clock is ticking if Dallas wants to make a trade before its season opener, as its Sept. 13 matchup against the New York Giants is about six weeks away. The Cowboys are looking to end a short playoff drought this season, as they haven’t reached the postseason since the 2023 campaign.