Jerry Jones revealed he spoke with the New York Jets about trading Micah Parsons, with Dallas seeking interior anchor Quinnen Williams. Talks never gained traction and Parsons wound up with Green Bay after Dallas and Parsons couldn’t agree on a deal. The Jets preferred to keep Williams, making a Parsons-Williams pairing unlikely and underscoring the value of interior run defense.

The rumor mill signals how a blockbuster swap could’ve reshaped fantasy value: Parsons’ edge rush upside paired with Williams’ interior disruption would have redefined sack and tackle opportunities across multiple defenses. Jets’ stance highlights the premium on a dominant inside defender as a counterweight to elite pass rushers.

Jets bolster the interior with Harrison Phillips as a Week 1 starter and Jowon Briggs as a rotational option, signaling a push for DT depth behind Quinnen Williams. Bleacher Report identifies wide receiver, defensive line, and quarterback as the top offseason needs and highlights Clemson’s Peter Woods as the premier DL fit to upgrade interior disruption. With Williams anchored, New York eyeing blockers to free him for one-on-ones hints at a more formidable front that could shape fantasy DL value for years.