Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that the Redskins asking price of a second-round pick for LT Trent Williams is really a starting point for trade negotiations and it something that is negotiable.
According to Anderson, there’s a sentiment within the Redskins that a trade has been slowed by Williams’ contract demands based on their market feedback.
Anderson adds that there’s a feeling right now that it could take some time for a deal to get done. However, there’s also a realization a trade could get worked out once a team misses out on another option.
Ian Rapoport is essentially reporting the same as Anderson.
Last week, the Redskins granted Williams and his agent permission to seek a trade out of Washington.
The Jets and Browns have been two teams tossed out as potential trade partners for Williams.
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 as the news is available.
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