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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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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive back Tanard Jackson #36 of the Washington Redskins, nose tackle Chris Baker #92 of the Washington Redskins, inside linebacker Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins, and tackle Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins prepare to run onto the field prior to the start of a game against the St. Louis Rams at FedExField on September 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive back Tanard Jackson #36 of the Washington Redskins, nose tackle Chris Baker #92 of the Washington Redskins, inside linebacker Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins, and tackle Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins prepare to run onto the field prior to the start of a game against the St. Louis Rams at FedExField on September 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images) /

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The overall point is that Williams is still a tradeable commodity. There are a handful of teams that make sense, but of the group, two are standing out.

Injuries are the biggest game-changer at the NFL level. And with the 49ers and Patriots both undefeated and potentially without the use of their respective left tackles, it would make sense for them to target some help. Williams could be had for the right price, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see either try to deal for him.

As for the other teams listed, they make less sense for various reasons. Some have salary cap issues. Others have minimal resources needed to make a trade. They still will have an interest, but if those teams haven’t bit yet or made a big-time offer, the ‘Skins are less likely to be making a deal with them. But of that group, the Browns would seemingly be the most willing to trade and potentially could be the best fit.

For now, we’ll keep an eye on New England and San Francisco. The injuries to their top tackles make them interesting players should the team decide to liquify one of their most easily moveable assets.

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Of course, the Redskins haven’t been willing to move Williams to date, so this all could be moot. But still, with the team’s season off to a bad start, they could consider moving on and trying to find his successor in the upcoming draft.

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