Redskins Still Seeking 1st-Rnd Pick For LT Trent Williams, Browns Not Willing To Go That High

Update: NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says negotiations between the Redskins and Browns for LT Trent Williams still aren’t progressing, as in addition to high draft picks Washington is asking for players like Browns CB Denzel Ward.

NBC Sports’ JP Finlay says a team source does expect something to happen with Williams by today’s 4 p.m. Eastern deadline, though. 

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Redskins have continued to ask for a first-round pick for LT Trent Williams.

While the Browns have interest in Williams, Fowler says Cleveland doesn’t want to give up that much and is thinking something in the range of multiple mid-round picks for the veteran offensive tackle. 

Washington shifted its stance yesterday on Williams after previously refusing to hear offers while Williams was holding out from the team. Currently the highest offer on the table is rumored to be a second-round pick. 

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

Williams, 31, 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.