Overview
- Dallas acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson at the deadline, reshaping a 3–5–1 team’s trajectory.
- The cost included a 2026 second- and seventh-round pick, the better of two 2027 firsts, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith, tightening near-term draft flexibility.
- Reports indicate the Cowboys plan a long-term deal for Williams, with both he and Wilson under team control through 2027 to define the competitive window.
- Extending George Pickens is now a priority, as his contract expires at the 2026 league year with a franchise tag as a fallback after his strong production in Dallas.
- Analysts say a veteran edge rusher is still needed to offset Micah Parsons’ exit, with options such as Shaquil Barrett, Yannick Ngakoue or DeMarcus Walker under consideration.