FRISCO, Texas -- Looking for defensive improvements that might help turnaround a dismal 3-5-1 start to the season, the Dallas Cowboys added two starters, including Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets , before Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Cowboys gave up a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the Jets to complete the trade for Williams, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Earlier Tuesday, the Cowboys acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

The Cowboys had discussions with the Jets regarding Williams in a potential trade for Micah Parsons before the season started, but they were told New York did not have the resources to sign Parsons to a mega-ext

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