The Miami Dolphins are in full-blown rebuilding mode. Maybe no general manager in NFL history has been so aggressive in prioritizing the future over the present than Miami's Chris Grier, who's positioned his team to have over $100 million in cap space and at least 10 draft picks next season. Just because the Dolphins' focus isn't on winning a Super Bowl right now, though, hardly means they would pass up on the opportunity to add an elite player who wants out of his current situation.
Case in point: Miami's reported interest in Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams. According to ESPN's Jenna Laine, the Dolphins have inquired with the Redskins about the seven-time Pro Bowler's availability via trade.
With the Dolphins in town for joint practices with the Bucs, it’s worth mentioning — a source tells me the Dolphins reached out about Trent Williams… https://t.co/Yk7Pa5PwIX
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) August 13, 2019
ESPN's Adam Schefter previously reported this week that Washington has no plans to trade Williams despite his ongoing holdout from training camp.
The 31-year-old skipped minicamp in May and continued staying away from his longtime team for the offseason's remainder in hopes of securing a new contract. As his current deal is constructed, Washington could cut Williams while incurring a far smaller financial penalty than in previous seasons. He has two years and approximately $23 million remaining on the five-year contract he signed with Washington in 2015.
Williams' discontent with the Redskins doesn't just stem from his contract situation, though. He reportedly has grown sour on the team's medical staff, too, leading to speculation that he doesn't want to continue his career in Washington D.C. regardless of whether or not he receives a new deal.
In late July, the Redskins signed veteran left tackle Donald Penn to fill the void left by Trent Williams on the offensive line.
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