In an unexpected turn of events, the Dallas Cowboys made one of the biggest splashes before the NFL trade deadline, acquiring star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and DT Mazi Smith.
The Cowboys will need to keep pressing in the offseason to truly fix their defense, but getting Williams, a top-five interior defender in the league, is a great step in that direction. That begs the question of which moves Dallas should make?
While using both first-round picks on defensive players feels likely, the 2026 free agency class is also stacked with defensive playmakers.