Cowboys face rising price for Quinnen Williams extension after Carter deal

Dallas opened the door to a long-term Quinnen Williams extension, but Williams’ leverage is rising as the interior defensive line market reset after Jalen Carter’s record deal and Jeffery Simmons’ deal. With two years left on his current contract, the 28-year-old could push toward top-tier money—potentially around $34–40 million per year—making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid non‑quarterbacks. Agent Nicole Lynn is expected to press for a market-setting deal, while Dallas weighs keeping Williams after trading significant assets to acquire him.