Quinnen Williams agrees to $105.9M contract extension with Cowboys, locking him in through 2030 season

The Dallas Cowboys have signed veteran defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension, securing him through the 2030 season. This deal makes Williams one of the highest-paid players at his position. The contract includes $101 million in guaranteed money and a $31.85 million signing bonus. Williams, a four-time Pro Bowler, was traded to Dallas from the New York Jets last season.

• Quinnen Williams agreed to a three-year, $105.9 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
• The deal includes $101 million in guaranteed money and a $31.85 million signing bonus.
• Williams is now one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL, with his contract running through the 2030 season.
• He was traded to the Cowboys from the New York Jets before the deadline last season.
• The Jets received a second-round pick in 2026, a 2027 first-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith in the trade for Williams.
• Williams’ new deal places him among elite defensive tackles like Jalen Carter, Jeffery Simmons, and Chris Jones in terms of average annual value.
• The Cowboys also extended fellow defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa for four years and $80 million.
• The team has bolstered its defense with acquisitions like Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary.
• In seven games with Dallas last season, Williams recorded 21 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and three tackles for loss.
• His career stats include 343 combined tackles, 62 for loss, and 41.5 sacks, with a First Team All-Pro selection in 2022.