49ers Among Interested Teams In Trent Williams, Depending On What Happens With Joe Staley

John Keim of ESPN reports that the 49ers are among the interested teams in trading for Redskins LT Trent Williams. However, Keim explains that San Francisco’s interest is tied to whether or not Joe Staley retires.

 

If the 49ers are able to get a trade agreement in place for Williams, Keim says they would have to include future picks to get a deal done. 

Keim also tosses out the Rams as another team worth keeping an eye on in the event they’re able to create more cap room. Keim notes that both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay were on Washington’s coaching staff and worked with Williams several years ago.

Earlier in the day, reports mentioned that the Vikings were in talks to trade for Williams, but a deal ultimately fell through and Minnesota turned around and used a second-round pick on Boise State OT Ezra Cleveland.

The Redskins are reportedly looking for second-round value in return for Williams, which could include a combination of picks or a player and a pick.

The Browns and Jets had been linked to Williams as well, but they opted to draft offensive tackle prospects in round one. 

There’s also the looming issue of Williams wanting a new deal. 

Williams, 31, is a former first-round pick of the Redskins back in 2010. He currently in the final year of his five-year, $66 million contract that includes $43.25 million guaranteed and stands to make a base salary of $12.5 million for the 2020 season. 

According to OverTheCap.com, trading or releasing Williams will free up $12.5 million of available cap space while creating $2 million in dead money.  

In 2018, Williams started 13 games for the Redskins.  Pro Football Focus rated Williams as the No. 21 tackle out of 80 qualifying players. 

We’ll have more regarding Williams as the news is available.