The Dallas Cowboys may have played an indirect role in Maxx Crosby’s failed trade to the Baltimore Ravens after a key medical review reportedly influenced the decision to cancel the deal.
The Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher appeared close to joining Baltimore before the trade collapsed during the medical evaluation process.
New details have now emerged explaining how a doctor connected to the Cowboys became involved in the review of Crosby’s scans.
Adam Schefter reveals the Cowboys doctor’s role in Maxx Crosby Ravens trade collapse
Adam Schefter explained how the medical evaluation unfolded after the Ravens moved toward acquiring Maxx Crosby, with his comments shared online in a clip circulating on X that detailed why Baltimore ultimately reconsidered the deal.
According to Schefter, several specialists reviewed Crosby’s medical information before the Ravens made their final decision.
“My understanding is that there were multiple doctors that reviewed his MRI scans,” Shefter said. “There were doctors that examined him, including Dr. Daniel Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys doctor that performed surgery on Patrick Mahomes and Malik Nabers … many teams & players rely on Dr. Cooper’s expertise.”
The involvement of Cooper drew attention because he is widely respected across the NFL for his work with high-profile players and organizations.
Teams often seek multiple independent medical opinions during major trades involving star players, particularly when long-term health could affect a franchise-changing move. In Crosby’s case, the Ravens reportedly reviewed the scans extensively before reaching a final decision.
Maxx Crosby trade speculation grows after Cowboys doctor review
Schefter also explained that Cooper’s medical evaluation played a direct role in Baltimore’s final decision to step away from the deal.
“Dr. Cooper was one of the doctors that reviewed the images where the Ravens then felt compelled to back out of this trade,” Crosby stated.
Because Cooper is the Dallas Cowboys’ team doctor, some speculation quickly appeared online about whether the Cowboys themselves had any interest in Crosby or whether the review could somehow influence a future move.
However, there is no confirmed report that Dallas was actively pursuing a trade for Crosby at the time the Ravens deal collapsed.
Medical reviews involving independent specialists are common across the NFL, and teams frequently consult respected doctors who are affiliated with other organizations.
While the Cowboys connection sparked discussion among fans, the key point remains that the Ravens ultimately backed out after reviewing Crosby’s medical information during the trade process.
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