The Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets earlier this month at the trade deadline, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Friday that he actually tried to get a deal done for Williams this past offseason.

Jerry Jones revealed that he made a stunning trade offer to the Jets in the offseason that involved Quinnen Williams, Micah Parsons, and a first-round pick.

The Dallas defense is transforming from a liability into a strength after new additions, including standout defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

The trade for Williams, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, sent shockwaves around the NFL and represents a significant investment in the Jets’ future. The 6-foot-303-pound Williams signed a 4-year, $96 million contract extension in July 2023 that would keep him in Dallas through the 2027 season.

When the Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on August 28 for first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, as well as defensive tackle Kenny Clark, it was seen as the ultimate example of Jerry Jones’ hubris,

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Fresh off their come-from-behind, upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys now host the Kansas City Chiefs for Dallas’ annual Thanksgiving Day game.

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens is reportedly not expected to hit free agency during the offseason.