Jets will receive the higher of the Cowboys' first-round picks in 2027

The New York Jets have traded defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. In exchange, the Jets receive a second-round pick in 2026, a first-round pick in 2027, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. This move is part of a larger strategy, as the Jets also recently traded cornerback Sauce Gardner. The Cowboys, who acquired multiple first-round picks from the Green Bay Packers in a previous trade involving Micah Parsons, will send the higher of their two 2027 first-round picks to the Jets. Following these trades, the Jets now hold two first-round picks in 2026 and three in 2027, positioning themselves advantageously for the 2027 draft, which is expected to be rich in talent.