Jay Gruden “Seriously Doubts” They’ll Trade LT Trent Williams

Redskins HC Jay Gruden told reporters on Monday that he still “seriously doubts” they will trade LT Trent Williams, per John Keim.

Gruden said When asked if he still feels that way, Gruden said: “Very strongly.”

Ian Rapoport reports that the Redskins have privately resisted all inquiries regarding trades for Williams. 

According to Rapoport, Williams is now healthy and ready to play after several surgeries for a medical scare this offseason. 

Williams requested either a trade or release earlier this offseason and has reportedly vowed not to play for Washington in 2019. 

Williams, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Redskins back in 2010. He currently in the fourth year of his five-year, $66 million contract that includes $43.25 million guaranteed and stands to make base salaries of $11 million and $12.5 million over the next two years of the agreement.

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 on the situation with the Redskins and Williams as the news is available.