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Why the Cowboys’ ‘Insane’ Quinnen Williams Deal Actually Makes Perfect Financial Sense

Critics called Dallas’ Quinnen Williams trade “insanity” for the draft capital spent, but financially, it’s smart. By trading Micah Parsons and freeing $19M, Dallas created room to rebuild its defense. For half of Parsons’ $47M AAV, the Cowboys now have Williams ($8.4M), Kenny Clark ($10M), and Logan Wilson ($2.6M) — three defensive interior starters for $22M total next season.