Quinnen Williams trade results: Jets use Cowboys’ 2026 second-round pick
The Dallas Cowboys previously traded the 44th overall pick. See the complete trade results.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Dallas Cowboys blocks against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys made one of the biggest moves of the trade deadline, acquiring star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in exchange for draft capital in the 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts. It was a bold move by Dallas, but one they could afford to make after acquiring multiple first-round picks in the Micah Parsons trade earlier last offseason.
Now, with the 2026 NFL Draft upon us, let’s look back at the Williams trade and see exactly what Dallas gave up in return. Original compensation for the Quinnen Williams trade Dallas Cowboys receive: DT Quinnen Williams New York Jets receive: DT Mazi Smith, 2026 second-round pick (No. 44 overall), 2027 first-round pick How did Quinnen Williams play for the Cowboys in 2025?
Williams quickly caught up to speed in Dallas, recording a stellar 32 pressures in just seven games with the Cowboys. He had a 19. 6 percent pass-rush win rate, which is amazing for an interior defensive lineman, and fit in well with Osa Odighizuwa and Kenny Clark on the interior.
Williams also recorded a 12 percent run stop rate, ranking second on the team behind only Jadaveon Clowney, showing his talent in both facets of the game. Did the Cowboys win the Quinnen Williams trade? The Cowboys have made some interesting moves over the past few months, trading away Micah Parsons only to go after Quinnen Williams to reinforce their defensive line.