Cowboys Finalize Trade for Defensive Tackle Quinnen Williams

The Dallas Cowboys have completed a significant trade, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets. In this deal, the Cowboys have sent a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to New York. The Jets will receive the more favorable of Dallas’ two first-round picks in 2027.

Cowboys’ Strategic Move for Quinnen Williams

Quinnen Williams, 27, has earned Pro Bowl selections in each of the last three seasons with the Jets. His impressive performance includes recording 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and one sack through eight games in the current season.

Dallas aims to enhance its defensive line by pairing Williams with notable players such as Kenny Clark and Osa Odighizuwa. Additionally, Williams will reunite with Aaron Whitecotton, his former defensive line coach now working with the Cowboys.

Contract and Future Prospects

In July 2023, Williams signed a lucrative four-year contract extension worth $96 million, locking him in with the Jets through the 2027 season. This contract structure will make him an unrestricted free agent in 2028.

Additional Trades and Team Strategy

This transaction marks the second trade the Cowboys executed on the same day, focusing on strengthening their defense. Earlier on Tuesday, Dallas acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Jerry Jones, the Cowboys’ owner, expressed confidence in the team’s strategic moves, assuring fans that they would be pleased without making impulsive decisions aimed solely at winning the Super Bowl.

As Williams embarks on his new journey with the Cowboys, Mazi Smith will seek to find his rhythm with the Jets after facing challenges with consistency in his early career.