Reports: Redskins' Williams could return Week 2

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams could end his holdout in time to play in Week 2, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. DeAngelo Hall, a friend and longtime teammate of Williams, said on The Athletic's "Hail to the Pod" that he thinks Williams could return as soon as Week 2 at home against Dallas -- or extend his absence to Week 8.

"I think he comes sooner rather than later," Hall added. "I think he reports, and I think he's a part of this football team." NFL Network reported Williams will not return for this week's regular-season opener at Philadelphia, but "there is a possibility" he could be back next week.

Hall said on "Hail to the Pod" last week that Williams had told him there was "zero chance" he would report for Week 1. But Hall said Tuesday that the sides could iron out their issues soon, noting that team president Bruce Allen has been amenable to Williams' complaints about the team's medical staff. "Bruce said he'd make adjustments for Trent when it came to the medical staff," Hall said. "It's just about getting those two guys together and figuring out what that is. These guys aren't very far off."

Hall added that Allen offered to fire members of the medical staff with whom Williams has a problem, but the veteran does not want to be responsible for employees losing their jobs. Williams, 31, has been absent all offseason, upset with the team following a tumor scare and also reportedly seeking an alteration to his contract. He has made seven consecutive Pro Bowls and has started 119 games for Washington since being drafted fourth overall in 2010.

Allen said last week he expected Williams to play for the Redskins this season. The team reportedly has rebuffed all trade offers for Williams, including a package from the Houston Texans that included Jadeveon Clowney before the edge rusher was dealt to Seattle over the weekend. 

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