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Tackle Williams re-signs with Redskins for reported $66 million

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Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Washington Redskins reported to be worth $66 million (AFP Photo/Mitchell Layton / STR)

Washington (AFP) - Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Washington Redskins reported on Saturday to be worth $66 million.

"Happy to announce I will be a Redskin for the next 5 years," the 27-year-old said on Twitter. "This is a dream come true HTTR (Hail to the Redskins) 4 Life."

NFL.com reported the deal makes Williams the highest paid offensive tackle in NFL history.