The Cowboys Are Loading Up — Should Eagles Fans Be Worried?

Dallas Is Moving Differently

While the Eagles negotiate with themselves over Jaelan Phillips' asking price, the Cowboys are making aggressive moves. Jerry Jones and company are restructuring contracts to clear $80 million in cap space — and they have a shopping list.

The targets? Maxx Crosby from the Raiders and former Eagle Nakobe Dean. If Dallas lands both, they instantly become the favorites to win the NFC East.

The Maxx Crosby Factor

Crosby has been one of the most productive edge rushers in football over the last six years. His sack numbers, tackles for loss, and quarterback hit totals are elite and consistent. If the Cowboys pair Crosby with Micah Parsons, that's a pass rush combination that would terrorize every quarterback in the NFC East — including Jalen Hurts.

The Raiders are in full rebuild mode. The price for Crosby via trade won't be cheap, but Dallas has the draft capital and the cap space to make it work.

Eagles Standing Still

Here's what should concern Eagles fans: while Dallas adds difference-makers, Philadelphia is subtracting. The Phillips negotiation is stalling. An AJ Brown trade would remove the best receiver on the roster. Dallas Goedert's future is uncertain with cap implications.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl and followed it up with an offseason that, so far, has been defined more by what they haven't done than what they have. Other teams in the NFC East are clearing space and making moves. The Eagles are trying to figure out if they can afford to keep their own players.

Don't Panic — But Pay Attention

The Cowboys haven't won a playoff game since 1996. That context matters. But talent acquisition matters too, and right now Dallas is playing chess while Philadelphia is playing checklist.

Five days until free agency. The Eagles need to stop reacting and start leading.