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To learn more about our privacy policy Cliquez iciThe Redskins are optimistic that Trent Williams will end his holdout and rejoin the team sooner rather than later, but one of his former teammates doesn't believe that'll be the case.
DeAngelo Hall, who played alongside Williams Miles Mikolas Jersey for eight seasons in Washington, said onThe Athletic's "" podcast that Williams told him"there's zero chance" he will be at the team's facility for Week 1.
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The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL)Williams has been away from the team since the Genesis Cabrera Jersey start of training camp, though it's not exactly clear what it will take for himto return.
While Williams' holdout was believed to be only about getting a new contract when training camp started,, citing unidentified sources, reported this is about more than just money. Williams also has i sues with how the team handled his medical situation, though "money might be Ryan Helsley Jersey the only way to fix the holdout,"NBC Sports Washington notes.
"It's not about money," Hall echoed last month. "That's what makes this so unorthodox and something we've never seen. We've never had a player say, 'Hey, get that training staff out of here or I'm not coming back.'"
Williams hadsurgeryin April to remove a growth on his head becausedoctors were worried it was malignant, according to .
Hall's most recent comments come after Redskins presidentBruce Allendefinitively said Williams will be back with the team.
As for whether Williams will play for another team this season, Allen said Paul Goldschmidt Jersey : "No, it'll be with us."
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NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports)There had been speculation at the beginning of camp that theRedskins would trade Williams if he didn't report, butcoach Jay Paul DeJong Jersey Gruden said earlier this week that the team will not consider trading Williams before the season starts.
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Williams has Enos Slaughter Jersey two years remaining on his five-year, $68 million contract that he signed with Washingtonin August 2015. Hehasnt played a full 16-game season since 2013 because of various injuries.
The Redskins open their season Sept. 8 against the Eagles.
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