Raiders Pro Bowler’s Visit to Trevon Diggs Fuels Talk of a Potential Raiders–Cowboys Blockbuster Trade Involving Maxx Crosby

FRISCO, Texas 

What appeared to be a friendly visit between two respected NFL veterans may have opened the door to one of the league’s biggest trade rumors this season.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith was spotted in Frisco, Texas, earlier this week, where he paid a private visit to injured Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs. Sources close to both players confirmed the meeting, saying it was primarily a gesture of support for Diggs, who continues to recover from a significant lower-body injury suffered earlier this year.

But as soon as word of the visit surfaced, speculation began to swirl across league circles and social media — particularly around the idea that the Raiders and Cowboys could be exploring a potential player swap involving Diggs and Raiders superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby.

While there’s no direct evidence linking Smith’s visit to any trade discussions, the timing — combined with both teams’ defensive struggles — has raised legitimate curiosity among insiders.

“Geno has always respected Diggs’ game, and it’s not unusual for players to visit friends across teams,” an NFC front-office source said. “But when it happens during a turbulent stretch for both franchises, and you’ve got trade rumors already floating around involving Crosby and Diggs — naturally, it gets attention.”

Diggs, one of the Cowboys’ most dynamic defenders, remains a cornerstone of Dallas’s secondary, though his injury has forced the team to reshuffle its defensive backfield. Meanwhile, Crosby has been a dominant force for the Raiders — but sources close to the player have hinted at his growing frustration with the team’s inconsistency and leadership turnover.

Earlier this month, Crosby made headlines after openly criticizing the Cowboys’ defensive effort following their loss to Denver, saying:

“If it were me, I wouldn’t let the opponent gain a single yard that easily. Every snap should feel like fire.”

That comment, along with Smith’s recent visit, has only added fuel to speculation that Crosby might be open to a fresh start — and that Dallas could be an intriguing destination.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy declined to address the rumor when asked Wednesday, saying only, “We have great respect for players around the league, but our focus is on who’s in the building.”
The Raiders, likewise, have not issued any official statement.

Still, the story has taken on a life of its own. On social media, fans from both fanbases have debated the potential impact of such a deal — one that would send shockwaves across the AFC and NFC landscapes.

“Imagine Micah Parsons and Maxx Crosby on the same defense,” one Cowboys fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “That would be terrifying for any offense in the league.”

For now, Geno Smith’s visit appears to have been nothing more than a show of sportsmanship and brotherhood. But in today’s NFL, where optics matter and whispers spread fast, even a simple act of kindness can evolve into the league’s next major storyline.