The Quinnen Williams Deal: A Defensive Lineman's New Benchmark The NFL has long grappled with paying top defensive players market value. Quinnen Williams' three year extension with the Dallas Cowboys, worth $105.
9 million, sets a new standard for retaining elite talent. Williams is now the second highest paid defensive tackle in the league, behind Jalen Carter's $152 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Cowboys have a history of securing key free agents early, including Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith and kicker Brandon Aubrey, which has contributed to Williams' lucrative contract.