Quick Info
| Profession | American football defensive tackle |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Quinnen Williams
17/10/2026
Williams publicly took full responsibility for the Cowboys' struggling defense during the 2026 season, after Dallas fell to a 2-3 record through five games. He called for a defensive players-only meeting following a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. Williams said he needed to play better and reset his focus.
14/08/2026
Quinnen Williams agreed to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys, making him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL. The deal keeps him under contract with Dallas through the 2030 season. He had joined the Cowboys at the 2025 NFL trade deadline.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Quinnen Williams is an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Alabama and was drafted third overall by the New York Jets in 2019. He has played for the Dallas Cowboys since a trade in November 2025. |
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| Current Team | Dallas Cowboys |
| Jersey Number | 92 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 303 lb (137 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Wenonah High School, Birmingham, Alabama |
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| College | University of Alabama (2016–2018) |
Career
| Draft | 2019 NFL Draft, 1st round, 3rd overall pick by the New York Jets |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Awards and Honors |
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| Contract Notes | Signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the Jets in July 2023. Signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension with the Cowboys that runs through 2030. |
| Captaincy | Named a team captain and member of the leadership council with the Dallas Cowboys (2026 season) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was traded from the Jets to the Cowboys at the NFL trade deadline in November 2025 in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. | |
| 2. Played all of his first seven NFL seasons with the Jets, a franchise that did not have a winning season during his tenure there. |
