Cowboys sign Quinnen Williams to three-year, $105.9 million extension
13 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to a three-year extension worth $105.9 million. This deal, confirmed by Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network, secures Williams, who joined the Cowboys last season via trade from the New York Jets. Initially selected with the No. 3 overall pick in 2019, Williams has made four consecutive Pro Bowls, contributing 1.5 sacks and 21 tackles in seven games with Dallas last season. The new contract places him among the highest-paid defensive linemen, just behind Kansas City's Chris Jones and Philadelphia's Jalen Carter.
- •Williams's extension is for three years, totaling $105.9 million.
- •He has earned four straight Pro Bowl selections.
- •Dallas traded for Williams from the Jets ahead of last season's deadline.
- •He had 1.5 sacks and 21 tackles in seven games with Dallas.
- •Williams's deal is behind only Chris Jones and Jalen Carter in the NFL.
- 10:04 PMESPN — Sources: Cowboys, Williams reach $105.9M deal
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Grading the Cowboys' $105 million commitment to Quinnen Williams
- 9:39 PMCBS NFL — Quinnen Williams, Cowboys agree to massive $105.9M extension, making star DT one of NFL's highest-paid
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys, Quinnen Williams agree to historic three-year extension
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Quinnen Williams contract details: Cowboys star's massive new deal makes him one of NFL's highest-paid DLs
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys and defensive star Quinnen Williams agree on $105.9 million extension, AP sources say
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys, Quinnen Williams Agree to Massive $105.9 Million Extension
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys signing DT Quinnen Williams to extension: Contract details
"The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a $105.9 million, three-year extension going into his first full season with the team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The lucrative extension could keep Williams with the Cowboys through 2030 after they traded for him during the 2025 season. Dallas gave up one of the two first-round picks acquired in the shocking trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers just a week before the opener last year.
"The Cowboys and star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $105.9 million extension to make him one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"Dallas secures their defensive cornerstone with a record-setting commitment, rewarding the All-Pro tackle with $101 million guaranteed to anchor the franchise’s interior line for years to come.
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External links- ESPNAug 10, 2026, 10:04 PMSources: Cowboys, Williams reach $105.9M deal
The Cowboys and star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $105.9 million extension to make him one of the highest-paid defensive linemen in the NFL, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:57 PMGrading the Cowboys' $105 million commitment to Quinnen Williams
Williams is worthy of a top three contract among defensive tackles. But will it matter for the Cowboys?
- CBS NFLAug 10, 2026, 9:39 PMQuinnen Williams, Cowboys agree to massive $105.9M extension, making star DT one of NFL's highest-paid
Williams' new three-year deal includes $101 million guaranteed and $63.35 million fully guaranteed at signing
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:34 PMCowboys, Quinnen Williams agree to historic three-year extension
The former All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler is staying in Dallas.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:31 PMQuinnen Williams contract details: Cowboys star's massive new deal makes him one of NFL's highest-paid DLs
Here's a look at the Cowboys defensive tackle's new contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:28 PMCowboys and defensive star Quinnen Williams agree on $105.9 million extension, AP sources say
The Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed on a $105.9 million, three-year extension going into his first full season with the team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Monday. The lucrative extension could keep Williams with the Cowboys through 2030 after they traded for him during the 2025 season. Dallas gave up one of the two first-round picks acquired in the shocking trade that sent star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers just a week before the opener last year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:05 PMCowboys, Quinnen Williams Agree to Massive $105.9 Million Extension
Dallas secures their defensive cornerstone with a record-setting commitment, rewarding the All-Pro tackle with $101 million guaranteed to anchor the franchise’s interior line for years to come.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:02 PMCowboys signing DT Quinnen Williams to extension: Contract details
Defensive tackles have cashed in this offseason. Dallas Cowboys star Quinnen Williams became the latest DT to get paid.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:01 PMCowboys, Quinnen Williams agree to three-year, $105.9 million extension
Williams, who had two years left on his deal, is guaranteed $101 million.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:59 PMBREAKING: Cowboys, Quinnen Williams agree on 3-year, $105.9M extension
THE DALLAS COWBOYS HAVE A BRAND NEW DEAL FOR QUINNEN WILLIAMS!
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:55 PMCowboys, DL Quinnen Williams reach 3-year, $105.9 million extension
The Cowboys traded for Quinnen Williams last season ahead of the deadline in a deal with the Jets.
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