Both Dallas Cowboys'defensive overhaul and New York JetsThe dismantling continued Tuesday as New York dispatched a three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman. Quinnen Williams to Dallas in exchange for a 2027 first-round draft pick, a 2026 second-round draft pick and a defensive lineman Know Smithas reported by CBS Sports Senior NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.
The move comes on the same day as the Jets. traded Gardner sauce to Indianapolis Colts for several first round picks and A.D. Mitchell and the Cowboys acquired midfielder Logan Wilson from Bengals.
The Cowboys just lost. Cardinals27-17, would fall to 3-5-1 on the season, but even after the game, owner Jerry Jones said he has deals on the wayand he certainly conveyed that message.
Dallas, which held several 2026 first-round picks thanks to Micah Parsons blockbustercurrently involved in sports one of NFL worst defense. The Cowboys' 397.4 passing yards per game are second-worst in the league, and they rank last in the league, allowing for a third-low conversion rate of 52.6%. Opponents have a 112.3 passer rating against Dallas; only Miami Dolphins The best number is allowed.
Williams, 27, has made the Pro Bowl each of the last three seasons and was named a first-team All Pro in 2022 when he recorded 12 sacks. In the two and a half seasons since then, he has only 13.5 sacks, including just one this season, but he remains one of the NFL best interior defenders. He fills one of several needs for the Cowboys.
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With Gardner and Williams gone, the Jets (1-7) essentially have a blank slate when it comes to the franchise's building blocks on the defensive side of the ball. Garrett Wilson and several young offensive linemen qualify on the offensive side of the ball, but coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Muga now have two first-round picks and two second-round picks for the 2026 season. NFL Draft and three 2027 first-round picks. The main challenge will be finding a quarterback and adding to the defense.
