Trent Williams seems hellbent on never playing another snap for the Redskins, but it doesn’t appear Washington believes it has no trade leverage.
The star offensive tackle has been demanding a trade for some time now, and the Redskins haven’t budged all that much. In fact, at present, they reportedly don’t have plans to move him.
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But say they came around and decided it would be in the best interest of both parties to figure out a trade. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter indicated Tuesday what type of return might get a deal done.
Schefter: Redskins won’t trade Trent Williams for less than a first round pick. “Ever.”
(Interview now on @team980)— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 13, 2019
Schefter – Logic and common sense might suggest a trade, but that doesn’t always rule the day
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 13, 2019
It’s worth mentioning that acquiring first-round picks in trades can be a bit of a challenge in the NFL. For reference, Antonio Brown was sent to the Oakland Raiders from the Pittsburgh Steelers for just a third- and fifth-rounder, and he’s one of the best receivers in the league. Because of that, it seems unlikely Washington would be able to get a first-rounder in addition to another selection for Williams, although stranger things have happened.
