Redskins are in a tough spot with Trent Williams’ holdout

Trent Williams isn’t at Redskins mandatory minicamp as he looks for a new contract. The Washington Redskins are in a tough spot as a result, as they need Williams but may be reluctant to give him another extension.

Every year, prominent NFL players holdout for new contracts in the offseason. These requests aren’t always granted, but in most scenarios, players do return to the field. However, there are rare circumstances where players do miss extended. Last year, Le’Veon Bell‘s holdout was a major talking point around the NFL for months, and he never did return to the field for the Steelers.

Now, the Redskins are facing a potentially significant holdout of their own. Trent Williams isn’t reporting to mandatory minicamp as he looks for a new contract. Williams has spent his entire career with the Redskins and is regarded as one of the best left tackles in the NFL.

Given Williams’ importance to the Redskins, giving him a new deal or a restructured one would seemingly be a no-brainer. However, with health concerns surrounding him, it’s far from a certainty that the Redskins will give him a new deal. For that reason, Williams’ holdout could be a major storyline if he is, indeed, serious about not reporting to the team.

There are a lot of elements to break down in the Williams saga. It could be a short one, it could be a long one. But here’s a breakdown of all the key factors that could impact Williams’ holdout and the ‘Skins’ willingness to give him more money.