The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly committing to Quinnen Williams as a long-term fixture of their defense. According to Over the Cap, the Cowboys have $5.5 million in team cap space for 2026. This new deal comes after the Philadelphia Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with a four-year, $152 deal worth up to $160 million. Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones said at the start of training camp in late July the team had already started discussions with Williams about his next contract. The Cowboys acquired Williams from the New York Jets in November 2025 in exchange for a package including a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.