Here’s an excerpt from Trent Williams’ Wikipedia page.
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After the Week 11 game of the 2013 season, Williams accused umpire Roy Ellison of swearing at him during the game with his accusation supported by several of his teammates.[28][29] Ellison was in turn suspended by the NFL for one game.[30] Despite the Redskins having a bad year as a team, Williams was chosen as the team's only player on the 2014 Pro Bowl team.[31]
On the NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2014, Williams was voted the 60th best player (overall) in the league by his peers, an improvement from the 99th spot in 2013.[32] He was voted into his third consecutive Pro Bowl on December 23, 2014.[33] During the 2015 offseason, Williams lost nearly 30 pounds, going from a playing weight of roughly 345, to 318.[34] On August 29, 2015, he agreed to a five-year, $66 million contract extension with $43.25 million guaranteed.[35] Williams was ranked 47th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.[36]
Williams was ranked 45th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.[37] On November 1, 2016, Williams was suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.[38] Despite missing the games, Williams was named to his fifth straight Pro Bowl, was first-team All-Pro for the first time, and was ranked 47th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[39] Williams started 10 games in 2017 while dealing with a knee injury for most of the season. He was eventually placed on injured reserve on December 22, 2017.[40] Despite the injury, Williams was named to his sixth straight Pro Bowl, as well as his sixth straight ranking on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 at No. 57.[41][42]
In April 2019, it was reported that Williams had a surgical procedure done to remove a growth from his head that was diagnosed as dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a type of cancer. He claimed the growth was first noticed in 2013 and the Redskins medical staff told him it was not serious.[43][44] In June 2019, he did not report to the team's mandatory mini-camp.[45] He reportedly demanded to be released over how the team's medical staff handled the situation regarding the growth he had surgically removed.[46] On July 27, 2019, the Redskins placed Williams on the team's reserve/did not report list.[47] After the Redskins failed to trade him before the trade deadline, he was reinstated from the did not report list on October 30, 2019, and the team received a roster exemption for him.[48][49] However, Williams began to experience discomfort with his helmet, and eventually did not pass a physical exam. On November 7, the Redskins ruled Williams out for the season, placing him on the non-football injury list.[[/b]
First, I just don’t see the need or value in bringing in a top tier FA for our current OL. A 2nd tier for insurance? Maybe. Besides, TW has some baggage here and there.
I’d much prefer using our cap dollars and/or picks to fill the inevitable holes created when we lose some top talent as cap casualties.
Then again, I realize that I’m sold on Boom as our LOT. So there is that.
