The Dallas Cowboys have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets in a move aimed at strengthening their defense. According to CBS News, the Cowboys traded a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to secure Williams, who is expected to help improve the team’s 29th-ranked run defense.
The trade comes shortly after the Cowboys acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week. Williams is expected to join Kenny Clark, another recent addition from the Micah Parsons trade, on the defensive line. In his seventh season, 29-year-old Williams recorded 12 sacks during his All-Pro 2022 season.
Meanwhile, the Jets are making major changes, with the Williams trade being their second big move before the deadline. According to The New York Post, after trading All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts, the Jets are starting a rebuild under new coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey. After beginning the season 1-7, trading Gardner and Williams is part of the team’s plan to gain future draft picks.
As part of their rebuild, the Jets are targeting a first-round quarterback, utilizing the five first-round draft picks they hold over the next two years. With a challenging season in progress, the team plans to use these selections to build a foundation around a potential new quarterback.
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