Jonah Williams tying for the league lead with 12 sacks allowed last season according to Pro Football Focus prompted the Bengals to sign Orlando Brown, Jr. to a four-year, $64.092 million deal in free agency. A trade request which Williams has rescinded was made because of displeasure with Brown replacing him at left tackle. Williams, who is making $12.604 million this season on a fully guaranteed fifth-year option, has shifted to right tackle. Faltering in the transition would likely result in La’el Collins resuming last year’s right tackle role after he returns from the left ACL and MCL tears he suffered late last season.
A lot of buyer’s remorse there looking at who was available in the same range: