Cam Newton Questions Maxx Crosby’s Loyalty Amid Trade Rumors to Cowboys

In an unexpected move that has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, defensive powerhouse Maxx Crosby has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, a team that has faced its fair share of challenges over the years. Despite Crosby's reputation as one of the most formidable defenders in the league, his decision to join the Cowboys has raised eyebrows, particularly from former NFL MVP Cam Newton.

Cam Newton, a figure known for making game-changing decisions in his own career, didn’t hide his surprise at Crosby’s choice. “Every player has their own journey, but when I heard Crosby was going to the Cowboys, I had to stop and think about it,” Newton said in a recent interview. “Crosby is a rare talent, but the Cowboys are a team with so many unresolved issues. I don’t think this is where Crosby will thrive the most.”

Newton, who famously led the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50, also emphasized that the wrong team can stifle a player’s potential. “Sometimes, it’s not just about talent. You’ve got to find the right system,” he added. “I just want to see Crosby reach his full potential, and I hope this move doesn’t end up being a regret for him.”

Crosby’s move to the Cowboys comes at a time when the team is still working through some serious growing pains. While Crosby’s presence will undoubtedly bolster their defense, it raises the question of whether this is the right fit for his career trajectory. Joining a team with a shaky record and an ongoing search for stability could pose challenges for any player, no matter how talented.

For Crosby, the pressure will be on to prove that he made the right decision. As the Cowboys continue to struggle with consistency, the addition of a game-changing defensive player like Crosby could be the spark they need, but it will take time to see whether this move will pay off in the long run.

Maxx Crosby, known for his resilience and leadership on the field, will now face the challenge of integrating into a new environment. Fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if this is the move that propels him to greater heights, or if it becomes a chapter he’d rather forget.

This story about Crosby, combined with Newton’s candid reaction, is bound to stir up debates across the sports world. Will Crosby become the next big name in Dallas, or will this decision be one that’s second-guessed for years to come? Only time will tell.

NFL Insider Puts Broncos QB Bo Nix in ‘Tier Below’ Other First Round Picks

For a long time, ESPN’s Ben Solak has made it clear how little he thinks of

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

Continually, Solak has put Nix behind a group that includes Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and New England Patriots

quarterback Drake Maye — the top 3 quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL draft.

Now, despite the last 2 weeks of Nix playing at as high of a level as any quarterback in the

NFL and despite the Broncos’ 6-2 record and despite Nix leading the Broncos to the playoffs as a rookie, Solak tossed another slight toward Denver’s franchise player.

This time, it came with

Solak’s weekly mailbag, where he was asked to rank all of the quarterbacks from that 2024 draft class as it stands today, including a record-tying 6 first round picks, with Nix the last of those 6 taken.

Solak put Maye at No. 1, followed by Daniels and Williams before inserting a “Tier Break” between those quarterbacks followed by Nix, New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler, Atlanta Falcons quarterback

Michael Penix Jr. and, one tier lower, seldom-seen Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Only Rattler, who was just benched in favor of rookie Tyler Shough, was taken outside the first round.

Here are their records as starting quarterbacks in the NFL headed into Week 9 of the 2025 regular season, in the order Solak ranked them:

Maye (9-11)
Daniels (14-8)
Williams (9-15)
Nix (16-9)
Rattler (1-13)
Penix (4-5)
McCarthy (1-1)

From that, we can discern winning and losing don’t really figure in Solak’s rankings. Which means it’s safe to assume this is just a case of Solak capping for Maye on a level not seen since Jennifer Jason Leigh copied Bridget Fonda’s hairdo in Single White Female.

Not First Slight of Nix by ESPN’s Solak

Following the 2024 season, Solak used hot-take analytics to justify leaving Nix off his All-Rookie Team in favor of Maye.

Solak did this despite Nix outpacing Maye in every important statistical category for a quarterback and leading Denver to the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season —

and doing it with a broken back.

Maye was the second team quarterback behind Daniels, who was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

“It was very difficult to exclude Broncos quarterback

Bo Nix, who improved over the course of the season and looks like a long-term starter,” Solak wrote on January 15. “While Nix outproduced Maye in raw stats, it is worth noting that Maye was better by success rate and first down/touchdown rate, indicating a high level of efficiency — despite getting pressured on 37.3% of his dropbacks compared to Nix’s 28.0%. Nix ripped off more explosive plays, but given his superior pass protection and receiving corps, that is not surprising. Both look like franchise guys, but Maye did it in a much worse environment and gets the second-team spot.”

Of the 4 rookies who became full time starters in 2024 — Maye, Williams, Nix and Daniels — only Nix and Daniels led their teams to the playoffs.

Out of those 4, Nix ended the longest playoff drought, guiding the Broncos to the postseason for the first time in 9 years.

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