Seth Walder, an analytics writer at ESPN, was not kind in his evaluation of the Cowboys’ blockbuster move for Williams. He wrote it was a “horrific trade for the Cowboys” and gave Dallas an F grade for the move.

For the Jets, the move comes after they dealt All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round draft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. The Jets are one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, recording their first win on Sunday against the Bengals to improve to a 1-7 record.

NFL analysts Dianna Russini and Ryen Russillo bash Cowboys for Quinnen Williams trade in relation to Micah Parsons situation

Welcoming Quinnen Williams to Dallas had Brian Schottenheimer offering parting advice to Mazi Smith; RB Malik Davis is waived to make roster space.

The Dallas Cowboys ' defense appeared to be doomed to struggle throughout the 2025 season after another rough outing in Dallas' 27-17 "Monday Night Football" loss against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys acquired DT Quinnen Williams and LB Logan Wilson, from the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals, respectively. They moved out DT Mazi Smith in the Williams deal. In addition, the Cowboys have made some designations ahead of their return to the field in Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders.