Cowboys Sign Star Defender to Massive $100 Million Contract Extension
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to a three-year contract extension worth $105.9 million. This deal makes Williams one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL and guarantees him $101 million, the most ever for his position.Key Facts
- Quinnen Williams is signing a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
- The contract guarantees Williams $101 million, the highest amount for a defensive tackle in NFL history.
- The Cowboys acquired Williams last season by trading Mazi Smith, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 conditional first-round pick to the New York Jets.
- In seven games last season, Williams made 21 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and one interception.
- Williams was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, originally selected by the New York Jets.
- He has been named to four Pro Bowls and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2022.
- Over his career, Williams has 343 tackles, 41.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 15 passes defensed, and two interceptions.
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