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Cowboys secure Quinnen Williams, gain cap flexibility for potential trades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Cowboys secure Quinnen Williams, gain cap flexibility for potential trades

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys have finalized a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, ensuring his presence on the team for five more seasons. This deal provides the Cowboys with $24 million in additional cap space over the next two years, freeing up $13 million in 2026 and $11 million in 2027. The contract restructuring allows Dallas to consider various trade options, including potential moves for players like Maxx Crosby and Jordyn Brooks, as they seek to strengthen their roster. Dallas may explore restructuring other contracts to facilitate further acquisitions.

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•Quinnen Williams signs a three-year extension with the Cowboys.
•The deal creates $24 million in cap space over two years.
•Williams’ cap hit drops to $8.5 million for this season.
•Dallas is reportedly exploring trade options for players like Crosby and Brooks.
•Potential trades may require further contract restructures to accommodate costs.

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11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Quinnen Williams Cap Relief Revealed; Cowboys Going Trade Shopping?

What they're saying

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Kyler Fox and Mike Fisher report: Locking in Quinnen Williams secured the defensive interior while freeing $24 million in cap space, giving Jerry Jones the financial ammunition to pursue a blockbuster trade.
— Yahoo Sports

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