Report: Redskins give Williams permission to seek trade
The Washington Redskins have granted disgruntled left tackle Trent Williams permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini.
Washington was hoping to reconcile with Williams, who requested a trade this past year following a medical incident. First-year head coach Ron Rivera communicated with Williams after being hired, and said at the NFL Scouting Combine that the effort to mend fences was a "work in progress."
"I'm just happy this situation seems to be heading toward an end," Williams told ESPN's John Keim via text message.
Asked if he's done with the Redskins, Williams told The Washington Post's Les Carpenter, "Yeah pretty much."
Williams has been one of the game's premier left tackles since entering the league. He made seven straight Pro Bowls from 2012-18 and was a second-team All-Pro in 2015.
The 31-year-old didn't play a single snap in 2019, but he has been working out this offseason in anticipation of a return to the NFL.
Washington OT Trent Williams has been given permission to seek a trade through his agent Vincent Taylor, as @diannaESPN has reported. Here is video of Williams working out this week. pic.twitter.com/FwAeT5ELMO
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2020
Williams has one season left on his contract, which contains a non-guaranteed base salary of $12.5 million in 2020. He acknowledged this past season he wants a new deal before he sets foot on the field.