Trent Williams Trade Rumors: Browns in Talks with Redskins; Jets, Bucs Unlikely

The Washington Redskins appear intent on trading offensive tackle Trent Williams, and the Cleveland Browns are reportedly in the driver's seat.

Per Julie Donaldson of NBC Sports Washington, "there are definite discussions going on with the Cleveland Browns regarding trading Trent Williams."

Donaldson also noted that the New York Jets are "highly unlikely" to be involved and that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not in the race because of a lack of cap space.

The chatter surrounding Williams has only grown louder in recent days.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday that "multiple teams" were in talks with the 'Skins about Williams, who requested a trade because of an acrimonious relationship with the team.

There are mixed reports about what Williams would net in return. Dan Patrick reported on his radio show Tuesday (h/t JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington) that he heard the 'Skins would net a first-round selection for Williams and use the extra pick on an offensive lineman.

Finlay said that getting a first-rounder back would appear "unlikely," however.

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported in March that Washington was looking for a second-round pick in exchange for Williams. Connor Hughes of The Athletic reiterated that stance and said the Jets were not willing to pay that price.

Unless a mystery team emerges, the odds-on favorite for Williams' next home is Cleveland, which is in need of some offensive line reinforcements to help protect quarterback Baker Mayfield. Williams would slide in at left tackle, a position he called home for the 'Skins from 2010 to 2018.

If Williams returns to his old form, then the Browns will be getting an elite blindside protector. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the NFL's third-best left tackle from 2016 to 2018.