Big Q got a big paycheck on Monday, but the three-year deal deal that made Quinnen Williams the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in the game also says something pretty substantial about how the Cowboys are suddenly doing business with their biggest talents. The front office is making it clear that they're willing to spend in order to keep foundational players, even at positions they haven't always valued. Of course, the Williams news begs the question now: who's next? Could it be Kenny Clark? And what does this outlay of money mean for the ongoing saga of George Pickens? Stephen Jones says the team can still afford Pickens; CeeDee Lamb is already weighing in on the possibility.
Elsewhere in Cowboys Nation, there was controversy over the weekend
about how much video of the team's practice sessions was being splashed around the internet, Von Miller turned to AI to help him make his latest sales pitch to the Cowboys brass, there's news about Micah Parsons's return date and Trevon Diggs's possible next team, and we dive deep into the history of "The 88 Club" with the four receivers (and one non-player) who are in it. Oh, and Cobie Durant's reunion with his ex-Rams teammates during Tuesday's joint workout could get a little spicy.
Spinning through the NFL's training camps, the Giants are applauding quarterback Jaxson Dart for going to ground, and Christian McCaffrey is sitting out practice again... but the 49ers say they're not worried. In Chicago, Luther Burden III is expected to miss some time, and ex-Lion Terrion Arnold is making the rounds with team workouts. And the Chiefs have welcomed back assistant Eric Bienemy after his gut-wrenching family drama.
Change is coming to the NFL's sidelines; this one comes with a big red flag... and who will now be allowed to throw it during games. The Cardinals have made plans to retire the No. 11 jersey of Larry Fitzgerald, Teddy Bridgewater reveals the reason behind his sudden retirement announcement, and the Bills say they've heard all the bad-mouthing buzz about the apparently obstructed-view seats at their $2.2 billion stadium. So what are they going to do about it?
Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines
- Sources: Cowboys, Quinnen Williams reach 3-year, $105.9M deal :: ESPN (Link)
- Impact: Quinnen Williams' deal is done, who's next? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Quinnen Williams' extension signals end to Cowboys' odyssey of finding an elite DT :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
- Stephen Jones on Quinnen Williams extension: 'He's a part of our foundation' :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Cowboys make George Pickens contract goal clear after Quinnen Williams extension :: SI.com (Link)
- Von Miller teases fans with AI image of Dak Prescott in latest bid to join Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys' 4th-round rookie developing slower than hoped after switch :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys try to ban videos at practice; Christian Parker 'not a fan' of broadcasting intel :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cobie Durant 'overly excited' to face Rams in Tuesday reunion :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Why won’t the Cowboys ever retire No. 88? It’s more than just a number :: The Athletic (Link)
- CeeDee Lamb is practically begging Jerry Jones to pay George Pickens: Can Cowboys afford another $40M WR? :: CBS Sports (Link)
- Micah Parsons calls Week 6 against Cowboys “most optimistic” return date :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
- Trevon Diggs could take Cowboys revenge straight to hated NFC rival :: The Landry Hat (Link)
- Cowboys add former Giant, UFL star RB, what he brings to backfield :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
Latest Training Camp Updates
- Giants defenders applaud Jaxson Dart for sliding in practice: 'We've been begging him to do that' :: NFL.com (Link)
- 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is sitting out of practice due to ‘tightness’; Deebo Samuel gets running back reps :: Niners Nation (Link)
- Terrion Arnold visiting with Seahawks and Saints amid legal troubles, per report :: CBS Sports (Link)
- Bears receiver Luther Burden expected to miss preseason with groin injury: Source :: The Athletic (Link)
- Eric Bieniemy returns to Chiefs camp after wife’s shooting with 5-word message :: Kansas City Star (Link)
News & Headlines from Around the NFL
- NFL will allow coaches to designate staff member to initiate replay challenges :: The Athletic (Link)
- Teddy Bridgewater reveals reason for sudden retirement :: Pride of Detroit (Link)
- Obstructed views at Bills new stadium? How team is addressing after photos spread :: USA Today (Link)
- A Number Forever: Cardinals to retire Larry Fitzgerald's 11 :: AZCardinals.com (Link)
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