San Francisco 49ers seem determined to make another deep playoff run in 2020 as well. The 49ers announced over the weekend that they acquired Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams in a trade with Washington Redskins.
As part of the trade, 49ers sent 2019’s fifth-round pick and third-rounder in 2021 to Washington. Redskins ended up using this year’s pick to draft San Diego State’s center Keith Ismael.
Williams arrives in San Francisco in order to fill the void left by Pro Bowler Joe Staley’s retirement. Staley, who spent his entire career with 49ers, recently decided to walk away from football due to health concerns.
Trent Williams was attempting to leave Washington Redskins since early 2019 after the team’s medical staff failed to diagnose a tumor growth on his head. Redskins declined to trade him at the time causing Williams to sit out the entire 2019 season.
After failing to repair the relationship with the player, Washington finally started taking calls for Williams this offseason. Several teams were reportedly interested, with Minnesota Vikings being closest to getting the deal done before 49ers swopped in.
“I’m thankful this is over,” Williams told ESPN. “I thank [Redskins owner] Dan [Snyder] and the organization for all they’ve done for me. Still a lot of love for the fans and that locker room. Now I’m focusing on being the best player I can possibly be for the San Francisco 49ers.”
Williams was Redskins’ fourth overall pick in 2010. During his time in the league, he had seven consecutive Pro Bowl appearances and a Second-Team All-Pro selection in 2015.
