According to Jeff Howe, the Redskins have had discussions about trading OT Trent Williams, and the Patriots have come up as a potential destination.
Howe writes there’s a feeling around the league the Patriots will be involved given their lack of depth at offensive tackle. Projected left tackle Isaiah Wynn is coming off an Achilles tear, leaving left guard Joe Thuney as the top backup.
A second report from NBC Sports’ JP Finlay confirms the Redskins are “gauging interest” in Williams around the league, per a league source. Finlay adds a team source said “First I have heard of it” regarding trade rumors surrounding Williams.
Finlay mentions a league source says it’s not uncommon for the Patriots to be mentioned in trade discussions, as they’re usually quite active in that space and have draft picks to spare.
Williams did not report to Redskins training camp and there’s reportedly no end in sight to his holdout. Williams is unhappy with both his contract and the Redskins’ medical staff following a situation involving a growth on his scalp.
Washington reportedly told Williams to wait until after the season to have the growth removed. He later went to his personal doctor and it was determined that the growth was pre-cancerous. Williams has undergone multiple surgeries since to address the issue.
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.
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