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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted he had a trade planned before his team lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night, and it appears he pulled the trigger.
The New York Jets have reportedly traded All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, marking their second blockbuster NFL deal on Tuesday.
The first was Sauce Gardner, who signed a four-year extension in the offseason, being sent to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round picks.
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New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams warms up for the Carolina Panthers game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 19, 2025. (IMAGINE)
As part of the deal, the Jets received a 2027 first-round pick from the Cowboys, whichever is higher between theirs and the Green Bay Packers, who sent their next two to Dallas in the Micah Parsons deal. New York also received a 2026 second-round selection as well as defensive tackle Mazi Smith, Dallas’ former first-round pick out of Michigan.
The Cowboys defense has struggled this season, which made the Parsons trade look bad this preseason during the first half of this year. But, while the Cowboys also need a boost, they team Williams with Kenny Clark, another All-Pro defensive tackle who came in that deal with Green Bay.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to pass as New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams defends at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 5, 2025. (Robert Deutsch/Imagn Images)
After Monday night’s 27-17 loss to the Cardinals, the Cowboys are now 3-5-1 on the season, and it’s not for lack of offense. Dallas is second to last in yards allowed per game (397.4) as well as points allowed per game (30.8).
The Cowboys score the fourth most points per game in the NFL (29.2).
Williams, a seven-year pro with three Pro Bowls under his belt, recorded one sack, 32 combined tackles and seven tackles for loss in eight games this season.
New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 14, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
During his career, Williams collected 40 sacks, 322 combined tackles, 101 quarterback hits and 59 tackles for loss. He is an elite stopper who can get to the quarterback, something the Cowboys desperately need to do more consistently.
