The Dallas Cowboys have gotten off to a slow start to the season.
Through their first nine games, they have gone just 3-5-1.
Most recently, the Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals (at home) by a score of 27-17.
Dallas Cowboys Make Major Trade With Jets
Despite their record, the Cowboys have now made a big trade with the New York Jets to acquire Quinnen Williams.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: “Blockbuster: The #Cowboys are trading for #Jets Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams, sending a first-round pick and more to NYJ, per The Insiders. A new home for one of the NFL’s best to team that values interior DLs, as NYJ builds for the future.”
Blockbuster: The #Cowboys are trading for #Jets Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams, sending a first-round pick and more to NYJ, per The Insiders.
A new home for one of the NFL’s best to team that values interior DLs, as NYJ builds for the future. pic.twitter.com/6sxKBn6Uux
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2025
Many fans reacted to the shocking news.
@NationMffl: “JERRY JONES COOKED OMG”
@CollinPull: “Good trade for the Cowboys! But they are still 3-5-1 this season 😒”
@joshegbuna: “Cowboys D-Line is actually about to be broken 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭”
@stakit_live: “This the trade Jerry Jones was talking about?”
@GTannerr_: “Quinnen Williams, Serena Williams, Pharrell Williams. Don’t matter, our cowboys STILL suck. 2 players won’t make a difference.. Just close up shop and prepare for the 2026 NFL draft. Too little too late Jerry Jones. #DallasCowboys”
@1nxnn__: “That’s a massive price for a defensive tackle.”
@egoMamba: “I was just wondering if Williams was still in the league Of course dallas is giving up 1st round pick for him 🤣”
@MyGuyChambers: “One terrible owner to another. Sorry Big Q.”
@EKlambara: “Great player but why the urgency when your season is effectively over???”
@PFF: “Quinnen Williams is one of just two DI since 2022 with – 85+ pass rush grade – 85+ run defense grade WELCOME TO THE DALLAS COWBOYS”
Quinnen Williams is one of just two DI since 2022 with
– 85+ pass rush grade
– 85+ run defense gradeWELCOME TO THE DALLAS COWBOYS 🤠 pic.twitter.com/NDVv4NtUrK
— PFF (@PFF) November 4, 2025
Williams was the third pick in the 2019 NFL Draft (out of Alabama).
He had spent all seven seasons of his pro career with the Jets.
BREAKING: The Jets are trading 3x Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, per source.
A 2022 First Team All-Pro, Williams heads to Dallas to anchor its defensive line. pic.twitter.com/l57UwB1PBN
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 4, 2025
The Cowboys will play their next game on Monday when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders.