NFL Notes: Trent Williams, Redskins, Rob Gronkowski

Trent Williams

• According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the NFL and NFLPA will conduct a joint investigation into Redskins LT Trent Williams‘ medical situation, as requested by the team.
• The NFL and NFLPA will each select one unaffiliated doctor to review what took place with the doctors selecting a third to complete their panel. 
• La Canfora mentions that the panel of doctors will receive all medical information, including Williams’ team records and second opinion and submit their findings to be reviewed by an NFL/NFLPA joint committee to determine if there was any wrongdoing. 
• La Canfora adds that there is “no set timetable” for a possible ruling and it doesn’t seem like a decision will be made “for a while.”
• La Canfora expects the Redskins to place Williams on the Non-Football Injury list after his roster exemption is lifted next week, which will lead to “more grievances” over his contract. 
• In the end, La Canfora believes the “likely scenario” for Williams and Washington is for them to trade him in “early 2020.”

Rob Gronkowski

Former Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski said he would return to the NFL if he is “missing the game” and still has the option to play again. 

“Maybe, one day, if I’m missing the game and I feel I need to play, then I’ll go do it,” Gronkowski said, via John Kyrk of the Toronto Sun. “But that’s what I love about it, is I have the option to be able to go back and play. Which is great. That’s what I love. Having the option to be able to go back and play.”

Gronkowski went on to say that he has not strongly considered returning to the league, given that he has “a lot going on” with his move to broadcasting.

“Let’s put it this way,” Gronkowski said. “I just really haven’t thought about it. Like I said, I love that I have the option, but I haven’t thought about going back at all. I’m really busy with what I have going on. I have a lot going on. I don’t really see myself at all. But it’s always just good, like I said, to have the option. If it’s this year, next year, or even in four years, I feel like it’s just great to have [the option].”

Redskins

• According to John Keim, the Redskins did not claim former Patriots WR Josh Gordon in part because they have “enough drama” right now. 
• Josina Anderson reported that the Redskins are comfortable with the wide receivers and want to continue “building chemistry” with that group. 
• The Washington Redskins officially ruled out TE Vernon Davis (concussion), S Deshazor Everett (ankle), QB Case Keenum (concussion), S Montae Nicholson (ankle), and RB Chris Thompson (toe) for Week 9’s game and list DT Treyvon Hester (elbow) as questionable.
• Redskins waived RB Shaun Wilson from injured reserve. (NFLTR)