Dallas Cowboys eye trade for Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly said he is willing to give up a first‑round draft pick to acquire a star player now, signaling a blockbuster trade possibility. The team is targeting edge rusher Maxx Crosby, who posted 10 sacks and 73 tackles last season, and linebacker Jordyn Brooks of the Miami Dolphins. Brooks recently signed a three‑year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, but the Dolphins could absorb the dead‑cap hit, leaving only $4.9 million in dead money, making a trade feasible. Former Cowboys scout Bryan Broaddus repeatedly described the Cowboys’ pursuit as looking for a “bigger fish,” specifically naming Miami as a focus and suggesting Brooks is the primary target, while also noting interest in veteran Bobby Wagner. The Cowboys’ need for pass‑rush talent intensified after trading Micah Parsons to the Packers. Maxx Crosby has downplayed the rumors, stating he wants to stay with the Raiders, but the trade chatter remains active as Dallas continues to explore options.
The trade speculation involves multiple Cowboys executives, including Stephen Jones, and reflects the franchise’s effort to address defensive weaknesses before the upcoming season.
Entities: Bryan Broaddus · Dallas Cowboys · Jerry Jones · Jordyn Brooks · Maxx Crosby
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Dallas Cowboys are also targeting linebacker Jordyn Brooks of the Miami Dolphins. (Bryan Broaddus (former Cowboys scout))
- [○ 1 SOURCE] If the Dolphins trade Jordyn Brooks, they would incur $4.9 million in dead‑cap money. (Contract analysis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maxx Crosby recorded 10 sacks, 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 20 quarterback hits, and one interception last season. (NFL statistics)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jerry Jones said he would give up a first‑round draft pick to acquire a star player now. (Jerry Jones)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dallas Cowboys are actively exploring a trade for edge rusher Maxx Crosby. (Dallas Cowboys scouting reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cowboys traded pass‑rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, creating a need for additional edge‑rush talent. (Trade transaction record)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jordyn Brooks signed a three‑year, $51.3 million extension with $35 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins. (Miami Dolphins contract announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Former Cowboys scout Bryan Broaddus said the team is looking for a “bigger fish” and specifically mentioned Miami as a target. (Bryan Broaddus)