Sam Williams Stays with Cowboys, Edge Opportunities Abound

0:00On March 10, Sam Williams is back with the Dallas Cowboys for at least one more year. The defensive end signed a one-year contract worth $3 million, keeping him in Dallas where he spent his whole pro career so far. Drafted in the second round, Williams showed early promise with 8.5 sacks over his first two seasons. He earned fifth place in defensive rookie of the year, voting back in 2022. Thanks to 22 tackles, four sacks, and three fumble. Expectations rose for him in 2024 after some key departures, but a torn ACL in training camp sidelined him for the entire year. He bounced back strong for the 2025 season though. Williams played all 17 games last year, logging a career high 474 defensive snaps, along with one sack, seven tackles four, loss, and four quarterback hits. The Cowboys added Rashan Gary to pair with Donovan Ize Rwaku of front. With free agents like Jadevian Clowney and Dante Fowler Jr. still up in the air, Williams

1:02should find plenty of edge opportunities heading into 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026. 2026.