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Trade odds revealed for Redskins OT Trent Williams

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams has become the subject of trade rumors and SportsLine oddsmakers have revealed odds on where he'll be playing after the trade deadline.

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL. He's made seven consecutive Pro Bowls and, at 31, he should be in the prime of his career. But even though he isn't injured, he hasn't played a snap this season due to a holdout.

However, whereas most players hold out for more cash, Williams appears to be holding out because of a rift with the only organization he's ever known. Back in June, CBS' Jason La Canfora reported that Williams had grown frustrated with Washinton's medical staff, claiming they had mishandled an injury diagnosis.

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Williams has reportedly demanded to be traded or released. He has one year remaining on his contract and carries a $14.75 million cap hit in the final year of his deal next season. However, there's only a little over $5.5 million in dead money left on his deal, so it's an easy contract to move and interest in a left tackle still at the top of his game should be plentiful.

With that in mind, SportsLine oddsmakers have taken a look at where he might land after the Oct. 29 trade deadline if he is indeed traded. These odds are for informational purposes only.

Which team will Trent Williams play for after the NFL trade deadline if traded? (Oct. 29)

Browns: -150
Chargers: +200
Jets: +400
Falcons: +500
Chiefs +700
Bears: +800
Titans +1000

Even if there is slight concern that Williams might be a little rusty after missing the first seven games of the season and there also could be worry that Williams is on the wrong side of 30 and is going to be looking for an extension next year, there's no denying that he's still a beast that plays a premium position. There are few teams that wouldn't benefit from adding him to their lineup, so it's really only cost that would prohibit interest.

Using the Laremy Tunsil trade as a barometer (Houston sent Miami two first-round picks and a second-round pick for Tunsil and Kenny Stills), one can assume that the price on Williams will be lofty. Tunsil is younger and cheaper (he's on the last year of his rookie deal with the fifth-year option in place for 2020) and Stills was thrown into that deal, but Williams is the more proven player. So one could assume the Redskins are looking for a first-round pick and then some.

The Browns have invested heavily in Baker Mayfield as their franchise quarterback, spending the No. 1 overall pick on the former Heisman Trophy winner and then spending another first-round pick to get him Odell Beckham Jr. So it'd make sense that they'd be willing to spend to protect him and they have an extra third or fourth-round pick from the Texans (dependant on Duke Johnson's playing time) to burn in a deal. But would they risk not having a first-round pick for a second consecutive year and does -150 make it worth it?

Meanwhile, the Chargers have a need on the offensive line but it's hard to see value there given that they're 2-5 and they're going to need first-round picks to start thinking about Philip Rivers' replacement as they move into the new stadium in Los Angeles. The Jets also have a need to protect Sam Darnold's blindside, but would Williams want to go from one dysfunctional franchise to another?

Looking a little further down the odds board, the Bears need to upgrade on their offensive line, but the majority of their issues are on the interior and it's doubtful that current tackles Charles Leno Jr. and Bobby Massie would switch to guard at this stage of the season. Williams would also be an upgrade in Kansas City, but it's hard to imagine that the Chiefs would be willing to give up a top pick and then some with quality tackles like Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz in place, even if it did make them a better team.

Ultimately, Cleveland tends to make the most sense even as a prohibitive favorite. The franchise has proven itself to be a willing risk-taker and if they can get Williams to agree to a two or three-year extension, it'd give Mayfield needed protection and give the Browns an honest chance of seeing what they have in both their quarterback and head coach Freddie Kitchens. However, the Redskins might have to act fast because it appears Cleveland has a backup option in Nate Solder.

Ryan Wooden
Ryan Wooden

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