The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a $105.9 million, three-year extension. This contract includes $101 million guaranteed and will be added to the two years on his existing deal.

Background

Williams was traded to the Cowboys during the 2025 season. The team gave up one of the two first-round picks acquired in the trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

The Cowboys had one of the league’s best offenses while finishing 7-9-1 in coach Brian Schottenheimer’s first season. They spent the offseason overhauling the defense, believing Williams would be a centerpiece among the many changes.

The team hired defensive coordinator Christian Parker to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired after one season when the Cowboys allowed the most points (511) with the fewest interceptions (six) in franchise history.

Team Changes

The Cowboys traded with Green Bay again to get pass rusher Rashan Gary, drafted safety Caleb Downs and defensive end Malachi Lawrence in the first round, and added cornerback Cobie Durant and safeties P.J. Locke and Jalen Thompson in free agency.

Dallas also targeted linebacker, drafting Michigan pass rusher Jaishawn Barham with the belief he could play off the line of scrimmage and acquiring Dee Winters in a trade with San Francisco.

Williams is part of a returning group that includes fellow defensive tackle Kenny Clark — acquired in the Parsons deal — along with second-year defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel Jr., and safety Malik Hooker.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.