Quinnen Williams pens emotional goodbye to Jets after trade to Cowboys

Quinnen Williams is headed to Dallas, but his heart was still in New York after the Jets traded the defensive tackle to the Cowboys before Tuesday’s trade deadline. 

In an emotional goodbye to the only organization he’s played for in his NFL career, Williams thanked the Jets and the fans in a post on X. 

“New York will always have a special place in my heart,” he wrote on social media. “To my teammates, coaches, and the entire Jets organization, thank you for believing in me and helping me develop on and off the field. To the fans, thank you for embracing a kid from Alabama and showing love through every high and low. You welcomed me with open arms, and gave me a place to grow. Your energy and passion made every game unforgettable.”

Williams ended his message by looking forward to his future in Dallas. 

“I’m excited for what’s next in Dallas and can’t wait to get to work,” Williams wrote. 

The Jets also thanked Williams for his time with the organization in a social media post. 

“For everything you’ve given the last six years to the Green & White, thank you @QuinnenWilliams,” the team wrote. 

The Jets are 1-7 to start the season. The struggles led to rumors that Williams was unhappy with the team never having a winning season since it drafted him in 2019.

The Jets traded the third overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 second-rounder, 2027 first-rounder and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.

The trade came shortly after the Jets traded Sauce Gardner to the Colts in another surprise move.

Williams has recorded 40 sacks over the course of his career. This season, he’s made 32 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries.