{
  "id": 512302,
  "title": "Cowboys Sign Star Defender to Massive $100 Million Contract Extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/cowboys-sign-star-defender-to-massive-100-million-contract-extension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T23:09:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/cowboys-sign-star-defender-to-massive-100-million-contract-extension-12306516"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Cowboys commit to defensive standout Quinnen Williams with a staggering $100 million contract extension. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Williams will be locked in for three more seasons, netting him a $105.9 million deal. The team acquired Williams in the trade deadline last season, sending Mazi Smith, a second-round draft pick, and a conditional first-round pick to the New York Jets. Williams' impact was evident early, tallying 21 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a pass defensed, and an interception in his first seven games. Now, with the most guaranteed money ever given to a defensive tackle, Williams is poised to build on his success. Drafted third overall in 2019 by the Jets, Williams has since been recognized with four Pro Bowls and a first-team All-Pro award in 2022. His impressive statistics include 343 tackles, 41.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 15 pass defensed, and two interceptions.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys have locked in one of their best players for the foreseeable future.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dallas Cowboys sign Quinnen Williams to $100 million contract extension.",
    "Three-year deal worth $105.9 million total.",
    "Williams becomes highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}