Jerry Jones claims he offered Micah Parsons and a first for Quinnen Williams

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones claimed he offered the New York Jets linebacker Micah Parsons plus a first-round draft pick in exchange for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams before the regular season. In an appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones stated he highly valued Williams, contradicting his previous stance in September that Williams would be part of a trade package involving Parsons. The claim reportedly elicited laughter from officials in New York. Eventually, Jones acquired Williams for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. The move highlights Jones's efforts to justify trading Parsons, who recently achieved a record of 12 or more sacks in each of his first five seasons.