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The Dallas Cowboys made a blockbuster deal last season to land Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets , instantly making him the focal point of their defense. As a result, the Cowboys wanted to make sure Williams stuck around for the long term.
Williams has reportedly agreed to a new contract with the Cowboys, extending his deal beyond the final two years of his current contract. Williams wasn't set to hit free agency until 2028, but he will now remain in Dallas for the next five years.
The Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in the league last year, but the unit improved once Williams arrived in the second half of the season. Now, with a full offseason with his new team under his belt, Williams hopes to take his performance with the Cowboys to another level.
Here's a look at the Cowboys defensive tackle's new contract.
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Quinnen Williams contract details
Years : 3
Value : $105.9 million
Williams and the Cowboys agreed to a three-year, $105.9 million extension that will keep him in Dallas through the 2030 season. Williams has two years left on the four-year, $96 million extension he signed with the New York Jets in 2023, but Dallas opted to extend him the year before Williams was set to enter a contract season.
Sources: The #Cowboys and star DL Quinnen Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $105.9M extension to make him one of the highest-paid DLs. The deal, done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports , is the largest 3rd-contract ever for a DL and secures Williams’ future in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/c5Ugnb6CY3
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2026 MORE: How Jahmyr Gibbs' deal compares to other top RB contracts
Highest paid DLs in NFL
Rank Player Team Value AAV 1. Chris Jones Chiefs $158.75 million $31.75 million 2. Jalen Carter Eagles $152 million $38 million 3. Quinnen Williams Cowboys $105.9 million $35.3 million 4. Jeffery Simmons Titans $105.8 million $35.28 million 5. Milton Williams Patriots $104 million $26 million Williams' new deal makes him the second-highest-paid player by average annual value, trailing only Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter's $38 million. Based on total value, Williams ranks third behind Carter and Chris Jones, but he is notably slightly ahead of Jeffery Simmons in both categories.
While Williams' deal doesn't kick in until the 2028 season, he is now one of just six defensive linemen with a contract worth more than $100 million in total value.
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Quinnen Williams stats
Year Team Games Tackles Sacks TFL QB Hits Forced Fumbles 2019 Jets 13 28 2.5 4 6 0 2020 Jets 13 55 7.0 10 14 2 2021 Jets 15 53 6.0 7 12 0 2022 Jets 16 55 12.0 12 28 2 2023 Jets 17 62 5.5 11 20 1 2024 Jets 16 37 6.0 10 12 0 2025 Jets/Cowboys 15 53 2.5 10 12 3 Williams has been one of the best defensive tackles in football since entering the league in 2019, including a double-digit sack season. While he had a career-low 2.5 sacks in 2025, he did change teams midseason for the first time in his career.
Williams has made four Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team in his seven-year career. He also recorded a career-high three forced fumbles in 2025 despite not racking up the sacks.
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