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Quinnen Williams has only known the New York Jets since being drafted third overall in 2019, meaning there hasn’t been much winning in his NFL career.
Now, after being traded to the Dallas Cowboys before the NFL’s Tuesday afternoon deadline, Williams didn’t hold back on how he’s been doing this season as the Jets continue to struggle.
“I think the world knew I was frustrated with being there so long and still losing,” he told reporters Wednesday, via The New York Post, as he prepares for his first fight with the star on his helmet.
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New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 14, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
“Any ultra competitor, man, any guy who plays this game to win is going to be frustrated, whether you win 100 games and lose it.”
The Jets are 1-7 this season and since 2019, Williams has seen the Gang Green go 33-75 despite making three Pro Bowls and earning All-Pro honors in 2022.
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There were rumors that Williams was frustrated with how the Jets were playing — and you can’t blame him, having been part of seven straight losing seasons. But considering he was a fan favorite despite the struggles, Williams still has love for those who supported him during his time in New York.
“New York will always have a special place in my heart,” he wrote in a farewell post on X. “To my teammates, coaches and the entire Jets organization, thank you for believing in me and helping me grow on and off the field. To the fans, thank you for embracing a kid from Alabama and showing love through every high and low. You welcomed me with open arms to grow and gave me a place where I couldn’t grow.”
New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (95) warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 19, 2025. (IMAGIN)
While Williams is ready for his next chapter in the NFL, the trade itself stunned many — including sports talk host Bill Simmons, who said “Dallas is full” after trading a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and Mazi Smith in exchange for Williams.
The Cowboys are 3-5-1 after losing at home to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, but owner Jerry Jones made the move to add Williams to a struggling defense that could use help across the board. Dallas ranks 31st in both yards and points allowed per game this season.
Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on December 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Through eight games this year, Williams has recorded one sack, 32 combined tackles, three quarterback hits and seven tackles for loss. He has also forced three fumbles.
