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Trent Williams trade rumors: 5 teams that should make an offer

By Joe Romano

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins blocks against the Indianapolis Colts at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins blocks against the Indianapolis Colts at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans looks for a receiver in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans looks for a receiver in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

5. Houston Texans

Teams with young star quarterbacks should be doing all they can to protect their long term investment. In the Houston Texans’ case, that sentiment rings even stronger. Deshaun Watson is a franchise quarterback for a young franchise that has never experienced that. That is what made the Texans’ decision to not invest heavily into their offensive line during the 2018 offseason so head-scratching.

They worked hard to rectify that mistake in 2019, especially during the draft. Houston selected a high-ceiling, project tackle in the first round with Tytus Howard out of Alabama State. 22 picks later the team again grabbed an offensive lineman from a small school. Max Scharping of Northern Illinois is likely the more pro-ready of the two but some speculate he may be best served with a move inside.

The Texans cannot go into next season with the group of offensive lineman they currently have projected to start and feel good about that group. Watson has already had a run in with injuries, suffering a tear in his knee two seasons ago. He may be mobile and showcase a great ability to evade the rush, but you are asking for trouble with the group as it is currently constructed.

Houston has currently $40 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. That would make a Williams trade a bit easier to facilitate as they can absorb his near $15 million cap hit. The concern becomes long term with Watson’s mega extension looming. Even if they can grab Williams for the remainder of his contract, the Texas native will be 33 by the time he needs a new contract and the Texans are a good enough team that he may not demand such a massive deal.

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