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The Dallas Cowboys are locking in one of the top defenders for the foreseeable future before the start of the 2026 NFL season.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys are signing defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension, which makes him one of the highest-paid defensive lineman in the league.
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The Cowboys acquired Williams at the trade deadline last season, sending former first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith, a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and a conditional first-round pick in the 2027 NFL draft to the New York Jets.
The acquisition of Williams paid early dividends, too, as he recorded 21 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one interception in seven games.
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However, the Cowboys are now hoping Williams can pick up right where he left off, especially after giving him the most guaranteed money ($101 million) for a defensive tackle in NFL history.
Williams began his career as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft by the Jets.
Since then, he's been named to four Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro in 2022 while racking up 343 tackles, 41.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 15 passes defensed and two interceptions.
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