Jerry Jones Initiates Jets Trade Talks for Parsons, Seeks Quinnen Williams

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones revealed that he personally initiated trade discussions with the New York Jets to acquire defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in exchange for star pass rusher Micah Parsons. Jones emphasized that securing a dominant inside defensive player was a prerequisite for any Parsons trade to address the team's run defense woes. Despite the Jets' willingness to engage briefly, they ultimately lacked the resources to meet Jones' high demands, leading the Cowboys to trade Parsons to the Green Bay Packers instead, receiving defensive lineman Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks. The Cowboys declined trade talks with other teams, including division rivals like the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, focusing on landing a top-tier interior defender. Williams, a three-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro, was considered a superior interior defender but came with a higher salary compared to Clark. Jones expressed no regrets about the deal, noting it fulfilled the Cowboys' goal of improving their defensive front.