Overview
- Quincy Williams said Wednesday he was demoted after being told he has underperformed since training camp, adding he expects to be active but does not know his role.
- The roster shakeup followed two deadline trades: Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and WR Adonai Mitchell, and Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a 2027 first, a 2026 second and DT Mazi Smith.
- ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported Dallas discussed acquiring both Williams brothers, but the Cowboys instead addressed linebacker by trading for Logan Wilson.
- General manager Darren Mougey said the Jets set firm internal prices and valued Quincy Williams at a fourth-round pick, which they did not receive, while insisting the moves are not a full teardown.
- Williams is in the final year of his contract after missing four games with a shoulder injury, and coaches are expected to expand roles for Kiko Mauigoa and Mykal Walker at linebacker.