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49ers Star Trent Williams Delivers Savage Admission About Commanders

49ers star Trent Williams made a surprising admission about Washington ahead of Monday night's showdown against his former team.

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams recently made a striking admission regarding his past with the Washington Commanders. The 49ers will host the Commanders on Monday night, marking a significant matchup for Williams, who spent his first decade of his NFL career with Washington. Despite a recent move to San Francisco in 2020, Williams said he sometimes forgets he even played for Washington.

"Sometimes I forget that I even played there," Williams stated. "I've spent almost as much time here as I did there." Originally drafted by Washington in 2010, Williams amassed 120 games and seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections during his time with the franchise. However, his tenure was marred by a dispute with the team's medical staff over a cancer diagnosis, leading to his absence for the 2019 season.

The trade to San Francisco proved beneficial, earning Williams three consecutive first-team All-Pro nods from 2021 to 2023. Despite his success in San Francisco, Williams still holds respect for the Commanders and their fans. The game represents a personal connection for Williams, who will be facing the team that drafted him.

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