Overview
- NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Jaguars were active and made a strong push to land Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams before the deadline.
- The Jets ultimately traded Williams to the Cowboys for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
- Reporting indicates Jacksonville was unlikely to match Dallas' package, which helped steer New York toward the Cowboys' deal.
- Any acquisition would have required Jacksonville to absorb Williams’ contract, including an $8.4 million 2025 cap hit and figures above $21 million in each of the next two seasons per Spotrac.
- Jaguars coach Liam Coen has identified interior pass rush as a priority, underscoring why Jacksonville pursued Williams even though no agreement was reached.