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Cowboys Land All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams From Jets in Trade-Deadline Blockbuster

The deal caps a Jets teardown under new leadership, accelerating a rebuild with premium draft capital.

Overview

  • Dallas sends a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick that conveys as the higher of its or Green Bay’s selection, and DT Mazi Smith to New York, per multiple reports.
  • The move follows New York’s earlier trade of cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell, signaling a full-scale roster reset.
  • Williams, a three-time Pro Bowler and 2022 first-team All-Pro, is under a four-year, $96 million extension through 2027 and has 40 career sacks.
  • The Cowboys target a fix for a defense ranked near the bottom in points and yards allowed, pairing Williams with Kenny Clark after also adding LB Logan Wilson on Tuesday.
  • With Dallas on a bye, Williams is expected to join team activities this week and take part in full practices next week as integration into Matt Eberflus’ scheme begins.