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Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams got paid on Monday, agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $105.9 million.
Tommy Yarrish, a staff writer for the team, noted that it makes him "one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL," an honor that fits a player who's regarded as one of the best — if not the best — at his position.
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After the deal was made, franchise co-owner and COO Stephen Jones celebrated the stability Williams' signing brings to a talented defensive front.
"It's a big part of all the moving parts that went with our trade last year," Jones told Yarrish. "I think this kind of, at the end of the day, puts a bow on top in terms of knowing that we're going to have Q here for the next five years long term, and have Kenny [Clark] out there rolling, the deal we made with Rashan Gary and how we used the pick on [Malachi] Lawrence. All these things, you can't say they were all tied to just that, but it's a big deal. And certainly he represents everything that we want in a Dallas Cowboys football player. He's not only a great football player, but he's a man, he's a leader who people in the locker room look to every day. I was just talking to Christian [Parker], he's the best player out on the field."
It seems Jones' feelings were reciprocated by Williams, who said last month he is happy in Dallas and "for sure" wanted to remain a Cowboy long-term.
"Especially being here with these guys, man," Williams said. "You've got a phenomenal group, a phenomenal staff, organization wise, it's unbelievable. And then having guys that you can call and lean on, like DeMarcus Ware is one of my guys, it's unbelievable man. Like I said, I'm not focused on no contract, I definitely want to be here for the long haul, I definitely would enjoy and love being here for the long haul, but I want to win, and that's kind of the only thing I'm really focused on."
It sounds like that focus paid off for Williams, and now he can turn his full attention to bringing a Super Bowl back to Dallas.
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