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Trent Williams Denies Rumors of Shutting Down Vikings Trade: 'That's Not True'

Disgruntled Washington offensive tackle Trent Williams denied a report that he blocked a trade that would have sent him to the Minnesota Vikings.

"No, that's not true," Williams said, per ESPN's John Keim and Courtney Cronin.

The ESPN reporters confirmed, however, that Washington and Minnesota were informed Williams does not want to play for the Vikings. Minnesota wound up selecting Ezra Cleveland in Friday's second round of the NFL draft.

This article will be updated to provide more information soon.

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