Redskins Release Statement Responding to Trent Williams and Request His Medical Records

In case you thought the Washington Redskins-Trent Williams saga was slowing down, you have another thing coming.

The frustrated left tackle revealed earlier on Thursday that the Redskins medical staff neglected a benign cancerous growth on his scalp, ultimately leading to his desire to not play for the organization.

Hours later, the Redskins released a statement, asking for the NFL's Management Council and NFLPA to review Williams' medical records and medical care.

"The Washington Redskins have requested that the NFL's Management Council convene a joint committee with the NFLPA to review the medical record and the medical care given to Trent Williams," the team said in their official statement. "We have requested this review under the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement that provides for an independent third party review of any NFL player's medical care. The Redskins continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our players and staff. Due to healthcare and and privacy regulations, we are unable to comment further at this time. We look forward to the joint committee's results."

Despite being locked in until the conclusion of the 2020 season, Williams has refused to play for the team. Even so, the Redskins front office refused to trade him, as their asking price was far too high for other teams, so Williams remains with the organization.

Williams reported following the deadline, but failed his physical after saying he couldn't play due to discomfort while wearing a helmet. It was until Thursday that Williams revealed he had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) by an outside doctor.

Williams had noticed the growth six years ago, but the team's medical staff hadn't done anything about it until this past offseason and considered it to be a "minor" issue.