Sources: Jets trade Quinnen Williams to Cowboys - ESPN

FRISCO, Texas — Looking for defensive improvements that might help turnaround a dismal 3-5-1 start to the season, the Dallas Cowboys added two starters, including Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets, before Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Cowboys gave up a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the Jets to complete the trade for Williams, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Earlier Tuesday, the Cowboys acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

The Cowboys had discussions with the Jets regarding Williams in a potential trade for Micah Parsons before the season started, but they were told New York did not have the resources to sign Parsons to a mega-contract. Two months later, the Cowboys have Kenny Clark, who was acquired from the Green Bay Packers along with two first-round picks for Parsons, and Williams at defensive tackle, along with Osa Odighizuwa, who was signed to an $80 million contract in March.

Hours earlier, the Jets traded star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for 2026 and 2027 first-round selections and receiver AD Mitchell.

Williams, 28, was the third overall pick in the 2019 draft and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the 2021-23 seasons, which included time with current Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton. For his career, he has 40 sacks, and this season has been credited with 32 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries.

He is signed through 2027 and is set to make $20.75 million — with $5 million guaranteed — next year and $25.4 million in 2027. Clark is also signed through 2027 and is due an $11 million roster bonus if he is on the