Stephen Jones comments on Cowboys' leadership after Williams extension

The Dallas Cowboys signed Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million extension, securing the defensive tackle through 2030. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones praised Williams' leadership while suggesting a lack of similar leadership in past years. His comments seem directed at former stars DeMarcus Lawrence, Micah Parsons, and Trevon Diggs, whose tenures saw conflicts with the franchise. Lawrence, in particular, indicated doubts about winning a Super Bowl with the Cowboys. The team's emphasis on Williams indicates expectations beyond his on-field performance, focusing on cultivating defensive culture. The Cowboys' 2026 season opens against the New York Giants on September 13.

• 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen Jones takes not-so-subtle shot at past stars following historic Williams extension