once again. The Dallas Cowboys have been named a potential suitor should he be dealt.
That buzz only grew louder after Crosby’s latest social media post. Before the Dallas Mavericks kicked off their season, the Raiders star made sure to show love to No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, via his X, formerly Twitter account.
Fans quickly made the Dallas connection between the Cowboys and Mavericks, leading to plenty of trade speculation.
“He’s definitely going to be a Cowboy,” @1Fetti_ wrote.
sports talk segments. For Crosby, who’s as intense off the field as on, that scrutiny is exhausting — but not unfamiliar.
“He doesn’t regret posting positive stuff,” said a friend close to Crosby’s circle. “But he gets how people twist it. That’s why he’s more careful now.”
Ironically, the Flagg post — once a forgotten piece of admiration — has now become a symbol of something bigger: how fame blurs intention, how digital history never truly disappears, and how every gesture becomes data in the public imagination.
Mentorship in the Shadows
Privately, sources say Crosby has reached out to several younger athletes across sports, offering advice on discipline and mental health. “He’s been through hell and came back,” one said. “He tells them — ‘Don’t lose yourself when people start labeling you.’”
That’s the same spirit that made his words to Flagg ring genuine. Whether it was basketball or football didn’t matter; it was about the shared obsession with self-improvement.
That’s why some analysts argue the viral resurfacing says more about us — the audience — than about Crosby himself.
“We’re conditioned to search for motive in every action,” wrote columnist Mina Kimes. “But sometimes, a compliment is just a compliment.”
When asked about the situation, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce chuckled. “Maxx posts a lot of motivational stuff. I’d be more worried if he wasn’t hyping people up. That’s who he is. That’s why we love him.”
Still, Pierce understands the subtext. “Anytime your best player trends next to the Cowboys, it makes waves. But we’re good. Maxx isn’t going anywhere.”
Crosby echoed that sentiment later, posting a cryptic but steadying message on X:
“Focused. Loyal. Built for greatness — always.”
Fans recognized the callback to the Flagg post immediately. The circle was complete.
At its core, this moment reveals something rare about modern athletes — their online presence has become part of their mythology.
Crosby’s admiration for Flagg reminds us that even at the pinnacle, greatness still looks upward. That’s why fans connect with him: he’s both gladiator and student.
“Maxx has that old-school soul,” said Rich Bisaccia, his former coach. “He believes in respect, in giving credit where it’s due. He’d rather lift someone up than tear them down — 
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“I’ve seen enough, bring him to Dallas,” @MavsStan41 added.
The Cowboys are certainly in need of a pass rusher after trading away Micah Parsons. Perhaps they are feeling a bit rejuvenated by their Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders. Adding Crosby to the mix would be a major swing and show Dallas is serious about competing.
Through the first seven weeks of the season, Crosby has put up 28 tackles, nine quarterback hits, four sacks, five pass break ups and an interception. The pass rusher has been all over the field and a dominant force for the Raiders in 2025 and throughout his entire career.
Which is why teams like the Cowboys will be interested in him if he truly becomes available for trade. However, the Raiders have told Crosby they have no plans to trade him, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network.
Still, Cowboys fans can dream of Crosby playing in Dallas. His Flagg tribute only stoked the trade rumor mill flames.
