The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to re-sign defensive end Sam Williams to a one-year deal worth $3 million, according to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo. This move comes amid concerns following Williams’ three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy and his recovery from a torn ACL sustained last July.
Williams’ Background and Challenges
At 25 years old, Williams earned accolades as a second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC in 2021 while playing college football at Ole Miss. However, his college career encountered turbulence in 2020 after an arrest on a felony sexual battery charge led to his suspension from the team. The charges were later dropped, allowing him to rejoin the program.
Professional Career and Recent Performance
The Cowboys selected Williams with the 56th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is currently in the third year of his four-year contract valued at $6,224,239, which includes a signing bonus of $1,706,720. During the 2023 NFL season, Williams participated in 17 games, recording 26 tackles, five tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and forcing one fumble.
Implications of the Re-Signing Amid Uncertainty
Despite his suspension and injury setbacks, the Cowboys’ decision to bring back Williams signals their confidence in his potential contribution to the team. The signing raises questions about how he will reintegrate and perform after his absence from play, adding a layer of uncertainty to Dallas’s defensive lineup moving forward.
The #Cowboys are bringing back DE Sam Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal, per me and @SlaterNFL. He returns to Dallas on a deal negotiated by his agent @AndreOdom. pic.twitter.com/wb9hhtnPPK
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2026
