Dianna Russini of ESPN reports that the Redskins are giving LT Trent Williams an opportunity to seek a trade out of Washington.
Russini adds that Williams is “very happy” to get an opportunity to have a fresh start with a new team.
Last week, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that Williams told the Redskins that unless they’re willing to sign him to a new contract, then they should trade him.
There was some optimism that the two parties could figure out a way for Williams to return to the team. However, it appears as though Washington is unwilling to pay him the kind of money he’s seeking in a long-term deal.
Williams will now get an opportunity to speak to teams and see if they can come to an agreement on an extension on top of the compensation they would have to part with to acquire him from the Redskins.
The Browns reportedly had interest in Williams last year and could use a left tackle. However, there could be a number of teams at least checking in on him over the next few weeks.
Williams spoke with reporters shortly after the trade deadline last year and explained all that had transpired the past few years and ultimately led to a cancer diagnosis. The Redskins later placed Williams on the reserve/non-football injury list, ending his 2019 season.
Adam Schefter and Field Yates reported last year that the Redskins elected to not pay Williams the remaining balance of his remaining $5.1 million base salary for the 2019 season.
Williams reported to the team but failed a physical due to discomfort from wearing his helmet.
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 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 and the Redskins as the news is available.
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