{"id":253412,"date":"2025-11-04T16:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=253412"},"modified":"2025-11-04T16:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:15:23","slug":"report-jets-deal-quinnen-williams-to-dallas-for-a-huge-haul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/04\/report-jets-deal-quinnen-williams-to-dallas-for-a-huge-haul\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Jets Deal Quinnen Williams to Dallas for a Huge Haul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL trade deadline is one of the most intriguing times of the year across all of sports. All thirty-two teams across the league gauge where there team is at at the midway point of the season, determining whether to be buyers, sellers, or a little bit of both. For the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a>, they have seemingly committed to the rebuild. Earlier today, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/04\/report-jets-trade-sauce-gardner-to-afc-contender-colts\/\" target=\"_self\">Jets dealt former All-Pro Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts<\/a> in exchange for two first-round draft picks and young wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Now, they have dealt another former first-team All-Pro on defense: superstar defensive tackle <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/tag\/quinnen-williams\/\" target=\"_self\">Quinnen Williams<\/a>. The haul from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cowboys\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> includes a 2026 second-rounder, a 2027 first-rounder, and former first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Quinnen is coming to Dallas \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>We have acquired DT Quinnen Williams from the Jets in exchange for a 2026 second round pick, a 2027 first round pick, and DT Mazi Smith.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf0: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KDthNEa4GA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/KDthNEa4GA<\/a> | <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blockchain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@blockchain<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jlANuPO92Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/jlANuPO92Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallascowboys\/status\/1985808790126518277?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Williams was drafted in 2019 with the third overall selection. Since then, he&#8217;s been a defensive anchor for the Jets. He has racked up 287 pressures and 45 sacks according to PFF. He has also been a consistently good run defender, having posted a 70 or better PFF run defense grade in 5 of his 6.5 seasons as a Jet. Best of all, his availability has been stellar. Quinnen has only missed 10 games in his successful career. However, he wasn&#8217;t fond of the direction of the team at this point. In fact he had requested to be traded *three times* before finally getting his wish according to Connor Hughes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Quinnen Williams requested a trade from the Jets on three separate occasions prior to him being dealt today to the Cowboys, <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Connor_J_Hughes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Connor_J_Hughes<\/a> reports:<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Quinnen Williams&#39; relationship with the Jets has been deteriorating, and this goes all the way back to when they made the\u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a7dqsBNqKt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/a7dqsBNqKt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jets Videos (@snyjets) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/snyjets\/status\/1985788311588184397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>The Jets Now Dominate the 2027 NFL Draft<\/h3>\n<p>The Jets are now full-steam ahead into the rebuild under Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey. They now own five first-round picks in the next two drafts, including three in the 2027 NFL Draft after this Quinnen Williams deal. An important clarification was made on the first-round pick the Jets received from the Cowboys today, which is that it will be whichever one of their two firsts is higher. Remember, they have an extra pick in the first round in 2027 because of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/tag\/micah-parsons\/\" target=\"_self\">Micah Parsons<\/a> trade. This could be relevant depending on how the Cowboys play next season. Having all that capital in 2027 should be worthwhile. The <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/news\/nfl-trade-deadline-2027-draft-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">potential talent in that draft has been hyped up<\/a> now for years. If they have a quarterback already, they could look to add some huge playmakers on either side of the ball. The biggest name is Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Some non-QB names that are eligible for the 2027 draft:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State<br \/>\u2022 Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina<br \/>\u2022 Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas<br \/>\u2022 Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn<br \/>\u2022 Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama<br \/>\u2022 Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame<br \/>\u2022 Jordan Seaton, OT, Colorado <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UugdvSB57f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/UugdvSB57f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jordan_Reid\/status\/1985797267874263198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As for the quarterbacks? Depending on who stays in school and who goes into the draft in 2026, there could be some huge names available in that area as well. This includes Texas&#8217; Arch Manning, Nebraska&#8217;s Dylan Raiola, and Florida&#8217;s D.J. Lagway. Even guys such as Indiana&#8217;s Fernando Mendoza, Alabama&#8217;s Ty Simpson, and South Carolina&#8217;s LaNorris Sellers have another year of eligibility remaining as well. The Jets will undoubtedly be able to select who they believe could be their franchise quarterback within the next two years.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_246500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-246500\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-246500 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jets Trade Quinnen Williams\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Jets-Trade-Quinnen-Williams.jpg 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-246500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sep 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Filling the Void in the Middle<\/h3>\n<p>As for now, the Jets have a Quinnen Williams-sized hole at defensive tackle. Fortunately for them, Darren Mougey prepared for this. During the preseason, the Jets made a small move for then-Browns defensive tackle Jowon Briggs. He was a seventh-round pick out of Cincinnati. He&#8217;s been solid for the Jets so far, as he&#8217;s currently posting a 73.7 PFF defensive grade. He should be in for even more action now with Williams gone, and could be a solid piece for the future. The Jets also received former first-round pick Mazi Smith in this deal. He has been nothing short of underwhelming for Dallas as he has not posted a PFF defensive grade over 50 in any of his 2.5 seasons there. However, it could be a case of him just not being a fit. Perhaps the change of scenery will light a fire under Smith.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_239157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-239157\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-239157 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mazi Smith\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Mazi-Smith-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-239157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass as Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith (58) pressures in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Quinnen Williams will be dearly missed by Jets fans, but this move made sense for both sides. Williams gets to go and attempt to win with Dallas, and the Jets continue to load up for their rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: [Robert Deutsch] &#8211; Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Jets have made another blockbuster move at the 2025 deadline, sending former All-Pro Quinnen Williams to tehe Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5648,"featured_media":253431,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[36,19,6],"tags":[33533,33861,49,218,4776],"class_list":["post-253412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-news","category-cowboys","category-jets","tag-2026-nfl-draft","tag-2027-nfl-draft","tag-dallas-cowboys","tag-new-york-jets","tag-quinnen-williams"],"modified_by":"Michael Zimmelman","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253412"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":253433,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253412\/revisions\/253433"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/253431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=253412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=253412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}