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Dallas Cowboys, Quinnen Williams agree to massive three-year contract extension
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Joseph Hoyt, Cowboys Reporter and SCHUYLER DIXON | The Associated Press , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway As part of the deal, Williams will receive $101 million guaranteed.
The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on a contract extension. 9 million. As part of the deal, Williams will receive $101 million guaranteed.
The agreement ensures Williams will be with the Cowboys through 2030. This is his second contract extension, following a previous deal in 2023. Further details on the agreement are available from The Dallas Morning News, which reported on the negotiations.
The deal had not been officially signed as of Monday afternoon.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC5 DFW Reading time: 1 min
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