Quincy Williams Joins the Browns
On March 9, 2026, Quincy Williams officially signed a two-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, a significant move for both the player and the team. The contract is valued at up to $17 million, reflecting Williams’ status as a top linebacker in the league.
Prior to this signing, Williams spent several successful seasons with the New York Jets, where he established himself as a key player. In 2023, he was recognized as a first-team All-Pro, and he has logged over 100 tackles in four consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2024.
In 2025, Williams recorded 83 tackles and achieved a career-high of 3.5 sacks, further showcasing his capabilities on the field. Over his seven seasons in the NFL, he has played 96 games, starting 81 of them, and has accumulated a total of 554 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and 58 tackles for loss.
Williams was originally drafted as a third-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019. His performance with the Jets earned him the team’s Most Valuable Player award in 2022, solidifying his reputation as a reliable and impactful player.
With this new contract, Williams is set to fill the starting linebacker position that was vacated by Devin Bush, who recently signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Chicago Bears. This transition is crucial for the Browns as they aim to maintain a strong defensive lineup.
Mike Rutenberg, the Browns’ coach, expressed his enthusiasm about Williams joining the team, stating, “Quincy and I connected from the heart, from the start. It went heart to football.” This connection is expected to benefit both the player and the coaching staff as they work together in the upcoming season.
Williams has a history of performing well under Rutenberg’s guidance, having achieved over 100 tackles in each of the four seasons they worked together in New York, totaling 471 tackles from 2021 to 2024.
The Browns had hoped to keep intact as much of their stellar defense as possible, and Williams’ addition is a significant step in that direction. As he transitions to his new role, it is anticipated that he will step into the responsibilities seamlessly.
As of now, Quincy Williams is officially a member of the Cleveland Browns, and fans are eager to see how he will contribute to the team’s defensive strategies in the upcoming season.
