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Dallas Cowboys lock up defensive tackle Quinnen Williams with $105.9 million extension
The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive lineman Quinnen Williams to a three-year extension worth $105.9 million, including $101 million guaranteed.
Quinnen Williams, acquired from the New York Jets last November, agreed on Monday to a three-year deal that totals $105.9 million. The contract guarantees $101 million, with $63.35 million payable at signing, placing him among the league’s top earners at his position. The Cowboys indicated early in training camp that they intended to retain him, and the agreement was finalized quickly.
Why it matters
The contract makes Williams one of the NFL's top-paid defensive linemen and signals Dallas' commitment to its defensive line.
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