The Washington Redskins coaching staff is currently being put into place, and the front office will likely be next. Once those two things are set in stone, where does that leave the roster?
As the Redskins prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft and the free agency period that preludes it, there are a number of potential free agents or players nearing the end of their contracts that the team will need to make some tough decisions on. Potentially the biggest name on that list is left tackle Trent Williams, a seven-time Pro-Bowler who sat out the entire 2019 season because of a whole host of reasons, most of which boil down to distrust with the franchise, mainly team president Bruce Allen and the medical staff.
Earlier in the year, Williams emphatically stated that he would never play for the Redskins again, and his “feud” with the leadership was the reason why. However, after the recent string of firings in Washington, Allen is no longer around, and head trainer Larry Hess has been nixed as well. Does this change things for Williams?
According to The Athletic, yes, it does.
A source told The Athletic that the firings had prompted Williams to think about a possible future in Washington. The source said there is reason to feel like there might be a chance he comes around.
As a Redskins fan, you might be hardpressed to find reasons to disagree with this move, should Washington bring him back in. Many fans may have already mentally cut ties with Williams, but I would guess that more would welcome him with open arms.
Until we hear something concrete from Williams’ party, this is all just conjecture, but just know that a marriage between the two teams is still possible now that the metaphorical witch is dead.
