Dallas Cowboys may extend Quinnen Williams' contract before season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is considering extending defensive tackle Quinnen Williams' contract ahead of the 2026 season. With two years remaining on his current deal, an early extension could help the team manage future salary cap implications. Williams has a projected market value of around $31.3 million per year as the demand for top defensive tackles increases, especially following contracts like that of Tennessee’s Jeffery Simmons. Jones and the Cowboys have previously extended key players before the end of their contracts, indicating a trend towards securing Williams as a long-term asset as he enters his first full season with the team.
- •Quinnen Williams enters first full season with Cowboys.
- •Dallas traded significant assets to acquire Williams.
- •Current projections place Williams' market value at $31.3 million annually.
- •Previous early extensions for players indicate Cowboys' strategy.
- •Jones may act before the market for defensive tackles rises further.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones could extend Cowboys’ 3-time Pro Bowler sooner than expected
"Jerry Jones could face another major extension decision as Quinnen Williams enters a pivotal season with the Cowboys and his market value continues rising.
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