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Two more Trent Williams suitors potentially created by offensive line injuries

By Jacob Camenker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 22: Isaiah Wynn #76 of the New England Patriots looks on during the preseason game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 22: Isaiah Wynn #76 of the New England Patriots looks on during the preseason game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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The Patriots were always rumored to be in the discussion for Trent Williams this offseason. After all, they were thin at tackle after losing Trent Brown in free agency coupled with the uncertainty of 2018 first-round rookie Isaiah Wynn as he was coming off a season-ending Achilles injury.

But when Wynn hit the field, the talk of the Patriots trading for Williams dissipated. Wynn was really strong in the preseason and that carried over to the team’s season opener. It looked like he was on his way to becoming a strong starter at the left tackle position.

Unfortunately, Wynn hurt his foot against the Miami Dolphins in Week 2 and didn’t return. He is getting an MRI and it’s unclear what the extent of the damage may be. But if he’s out long-term, the Patriots will be thin at tackle.

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Right tackle Marcus Cannon was already dealing with a shoulder injury and missed Week 2 for New England. If he and Wynn are out, Marshall Newhouse, who was signed off the street last week, would play left tackle with Korey Cunningham seeing action at right tackle. That’s far from ideal, so the Patriots could consider making a move. After all, they did trade for three linemen (Cunningham, Jermaine Eluemunor, and Russell Bodine) before the season started.

Williams would give the Patriots peace of mind and a proven cog at left tackle. He would afford Wynn and Cannon and opportunity to get healthy. Newhouse could play on the right side and when all are healthy, the team would have great depth at tackle. And for a team that rode their excellent line to a Super Bowl win last season, having depth and talent would certainly be important.

With the Patriots looking historically good to start the season, a move for Williams is a luxury they can afford.

The Patriots could consider surrendering their first-round pick in 2020, as it’s likely to be a late first-round option. The Redskins would be interested in that as they could use it to continue to build their team by picking a player or trading down to pick up more assets.

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