So much for Ron Rivera being able to fix the gap between the Washington Redskins and Trent Williams.
Williams wants a new deal or a trade. The latter probably isn’t happening because there doesn’t appear to be a market for it. That leaves the Redskins with a few options, which we’ve outlined in-depth.
And according to a new report, the marriage will remain over because the Redskins aren’t interested in budging.
Per NBC Sports’ Julie Donaldson: “Sources tell me Trent Williams may be done in DC. He’s looking for a long term deal at top of the OT market, something the Redskins are not willing to do. If talks stay this way, a trade may be the best option.”
The Redskins refusing to go higher on a Williams deal makes at least some sense as the star left tackle has had spotty attendance on the field and is already set to be a cap hit of $14.5 million.
Then again, Williams has an argument that his deal is outdated compared to market value. He would also seem to have some leverage as the Redskins need as much help as they can get protecting Dwayne Haskins.
This has the look of a staring contest yet again and the only out might be a trade. Perhaps it’s a mid-draft deal that finally ends the standoff.
