Overview
- Quincy Williams said coaches told him he has been underperforming since training camp and confirmed he lost his starting job after learning of the decision on Monday.
- The Jets finalized deadline trades sending Sauce Gardner to the Colts for two first-round picks and WR Adonai Mitchell and Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and DT Mazi Smith.
- Williams was not traded and remains on the roster in the final year of his three-year, $18 million deal, with unrestricted free agency scheduled for 2026.
- ESPN reported the Cowboys discussed acquiring both Williams brothers before pivoting to a trade for Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson.
- Coaches and players described the week as a significant shakeup, with Aaron Glenn framing the changes as positioning for the future and rookie Francisco “Kiko” Mauigoa and veteran Mykal Walker expected to see larger linebacker roles.