Scoop City: Inside The NFL NFL Trade Deadline Drama: Is Quinnen Williams enough to save the Cowboys season?
Nov 5, 2025
Dianna Russini, Senior NFL insider at The Athletic, dives into the trade deadline chaos, highlighting the Jets’ bold moves with Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. She explains how Williams' transfer to the Cowboys might affect their season's fate, while also analyzing the Seahawks' surprise pick-up of Rashid Shaheed. Russini shares insights on trades that fell through and discusses how the new generation of GMs impacts decision-making. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the frenetic world of NFL trades!
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Deadline Hangover After Rapid Moves
- Dianna described a trade-deadline hangover from the rapid back-to-back moves and late-night coverage.
- She enjoyed the chaos, saying the deadline's unpredictability is thrilling despite the exhaustion.
Jets' Reset Was Deliberate And Strategic
- The Jets shifted from a hard no to open trade discussions after seeing Dallas' offer for Quinnen Williams.
- Dianna views the moves as the Jets prioritizing long-term roster/future planning over current competitiveness.
Dallas Bought Help But Not Micah Parsons
- The Cowboys' Quinnen Williams trade bought cap space and draft capital but doesn't replace Micah Parsons' impact.
- Dianna and James question whether Jerry Jones prioritized present fixes over longer-term roster stability.