11 free agent edge-rush targets for Cowboys after missing on Crosby

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The Dallas Cowboys have very little time to lick their wounds from their failed attempt to acquire edge rusher Maxx Crosby in a trade. The team ponied up at least the No. 12 pick and a 2027 second rounder, potentially even more, but were denied thanks to the Ravens sending the Raiders two first-round selections. Now Dallas has to move on to their contingency plans for adding pass-rush pressure to what was an anemic sack game in 2025.

With Christian Parker replacing Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator, Dallas will be switching to a 3-4 defense for the fall, meaning that the prototypical edge rusher will have a handful of snaps each game where they are asked to drop back into coverage. 3-4 linebackers are typically a little lighter and quicker than 4-3 defensive ends, but there are plenty who can do both.

So which free agents should the Cowboys' be looking at?

Here, we've taken the Top 100 rankings from five different outlets (Pro Football Focus, NFL.com, FOX Sports, USA Today and CBS Sports) as of March 6, as well as the projected average annual value (AAV) from Spotrac and PFF, to augment which players best fit the expected Parker defense.

Related: Eagles, NFL free agents who may follow DC Christian Parker to Cowboys

11. Malcolm Koonce​

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Age: 28

2025 PFF Grade: 58.0

Expected AAV: $8 million

10. Bradley Chubb​

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Age: 30

2025 PFF Grade: 54.5

Expected AAV: $18.5 million

9. Kwity Paye​

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Age: 27

2025 PFF Grade: 59.0

Expected AAV: $14 million

8. K'Lavon Chaisson​

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Age: 27

2025 PFF Grade: 59.0

Expected AAV: $12 million

7. Arnold Ebiketie​

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Age: 27

2025 PFF Grade: 74.9

Expected AAV: $8.5 million

6. Khalil Mack​

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Age: 35

2025 PFF Grade: 79.2

Expected AAV: $16.2 million

5. Joey Bosa​

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Age: 31

2025 PFF Grade: 74.6

Expected AAV: $12.4 million

4. Boye Mafe​

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Age: 27

2025 PFF Grade: 70.3

Expected AAV: $14.25 million

3. Odafe Oweh​

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Age: 27

2025 PFF Grade: 75.5

Expected AAV: $19.3 million

2. Jaelan Phillips​

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Age: 27

2025 PFF Grade: 74.2

Expected AAV: $16.2 million

1. Trey Hendrickson​

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Age: 31

2025 PFF Grade: 82.9

Expected AAV: $23.25 million

This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: 11 free agent edge-rush targets for Cowboys after missing on Crosby

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