NFL information: Invoice Simmons calls Cowboys’ Quinnen Williams commerce ‘bonkers’

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Jerry Jones didn’t care a lot about what his Dallas Cowboys ’ 3-5-1 report implied earlier than the NFL commerce deadline — he made a deal anyway.

The Cowboys used one of many first-round draft picks they acquired within the Micah Parsons commerce with the Inexperienced Bay Packers to deal for New York Jets star defensive deal with Quinnen Williams earlier than 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Dallas additionally despatched a 2026 second-round decide within the deal, in addition to fellow deal with Mazi Smith.

It was a transfer that stunned some within the trade, particularly Invoice Simmons, who didn’t mince phrases after seeing the Cowboys grow to be big-time sellers earlier than the deadline.

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New York Jets defensive deal with Quinnen Williams (95) earlier than the sport towards the Buffalo Payments at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sept. 14, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Pictures)

"Dallas is drunk," Simmons stated plainly. "This is likely one of the worst… This Dallas commerce is f---ing bonkers. If I used to be a Cowboys fan, my head can be doing 360s. You’re 3-5-1. You haven't any likelihood to do something within the playoffs. What are you doing?"

Jones even hinted at having a commerce within the holster earlier than the Cowboys’ "Monday Evening Soccer" loss to the Arizona Cardinals , a crew that was on a five-game shedding streak. It’s unknown if the Williams commerce was what he was referencing, but it surely was a large enough deal so as to add to a blockbuster day for New York.

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The Jets additionally traded All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in trade for 2 first-round picks.

To Simmons’ level concerning the Cowboys having "no likelihood to do something within the playoffs," it isn’t the crew’s offense he’s doubtless referencing. It’s no secret Dallas wants defensive assist, because the Cowboys rank thirty first in yards allowed per recreation (397.4) and factors allowed per recreation (30.8).

The latter stat is a evident one contemplating the Cowboys’ offense, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, ranks fourth in factors scored per recreation (29.2) and third in whole yards (378.4). It’s a unit that’s thriving for first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, however Matt Eberflus’ protection has been extraordinarily porous.

Whereas Williams is an improve on the line of defense, the Cowboys nonetheless need assistance on the sting and within the secondary — wants that weren’t addressed earlier than the deadline.

Simmons wasn’t the one sports activities speaking head to consider the Cowboys made the mistaken transfer bringing Williams in, as FOX Sports activities’ Nick Wright referred to as it "madness by Dallas."

"They gave up doubtlessly 90% of what they acquired for Micah Parsons," Wright added.

Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones appears on earlier than the sport towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on Sept. 28, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Pictures)

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It goes with out saying how a lot the Cowboys might use Parsons proper now, however he’s having a great first season with the Packers. The Williams' deal cuts out the 2027 first-round decide obtained within the commerce that additionally yielded a 2026 first-round decide and Kenny Clark.

So, combining these two trades, the Cowboys have Williams, Clark and a first-round decide for subsequent yr in trade for Parsons, a 2026 second-round decide and Smith.