Trent Williams

As expected, the Redskins left tackle Trent Williams did not show up to practice with his team today. His holdout will extend into the regular season, and at the very least he's going to miss Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

The Redskins are desperately in need of help on their offensive line. Not having Williams on the team is detrimental to the entire offense. The recent excitement over Derrius Guice receiving the majority of the rushing work in Washington should be tempered, as this offensive line unit is not one that any running back wants to be behind.

Trent Williams could end his holdout and return to the Redskins as soon as Week 2, Erin Hawksworth of The Athletic reports.

Fantasy Impact

It's a surprising bit of news, considering Williams has remained adamant he will not play for Washington again after experiencing issues with team doctors last season. The Pro-Bowl offensive lineman would provide much needed protection for Washington's skill-position players.

Redskins holdout offensive lineman Trent Williams said in a recent interview that there is "zero chance" he will play next week.

Fantasy Impact

This comes just a day after general manager Bruce Allen expressed his confidence that Williams will play for Washington this season. It's a standoff for both sides, but it appears Williams is firmly entrenched.

Redskins GM Bruce Allen told reporters that he believes LT Trent Williams will play football for the Redskins in 2019.

Fantasy Impact

It doesn't seem like the Redskins are seriously entertaining trading Wiliams, who is not only holding out but also insists that he will never play football for the Redskins again. And while Allen remains optimistic, the damage may have been done. Without Williams, the Redsksin will turn to Donald Penn and/ or Ereck Flowers, which could be a disaster.

An early Thursday report from Team 980 that linked Williams and New England in trade rumors has been determined untrue.

Fantasy Impact

Ian Rapoport tweeted that the report was "unequivocally not true." Williams continues to hold out, and the indication is that he will not be traded.