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Walker Contract Wait: Trent Williams Uncertainty Looms
13 Mar
Summary
- Teams await Trent Williams' contract resolution before signing Rasheed Walker.
- Walker is expected to surpass Dan Moore's $20.5 million annual average.
- Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly leading contenders.
Top free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker faces a slow market as teams await the resolution of Trent Williams' contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. Potential suitors are holding back on offers until Williams' future is clarified, according to reports. This strategic pause means Walker's contract discussions are on hold.
Walker is anticipated to command an average annual salary exceeding Dan Moore's $20.5 million. However, teams appear reluctant to commit to the third or fourth year of such a deal. If Walker secures a two-year contract at an elevated annual average, his total deal could approach $42 million.
The Cleveland Browns are identified as frontrunners for Walker, addressing a need at left tackle. Concurrently, the Kansas City Chiefs are considered favorites to trade for Trent Williams, though multiple teams are reportedly pursuing both players. The 49ers' lack of urgency in resolving Williams' situation may further extend the timeline for Walker's signing.
