The New York Jets' abbreviated fire sale claimed another major foundational piece of their defense, as tackle Quinnen Williams was dealt to the Dallas Cowboys before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.

In return, the Jets received a 2026 second-round draft pick, a 2027 first-rounder, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.

Williams, considered by many to be the best player on the Jets' roster, is among the best defensive tackles in football. He is under contract through the 2027 season after inking a four-year, $96 million deal in 2023.

The 28-year-old has 32 tackles, one sack, and three forced fumbles this season, which will provide a jolt to a Cowboys defense that struggled to stabilize after dealing superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers just before the start of the 202

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