"Trent Williams emerged from his rookie NFL season with a tip that altered his career and life. Move to Houston. That 2011 advice came from Adrian Peterson, a big-brother figure and former Oklahoma teammate. Peterson feared Williams could be adversely affected by the NFL's offseason lockout. He saved my career because, I mean, you don't know what you've got to train for, Williams said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with this news organization."
"Back in 2011, Williams had 5 months to train before reporting back to Washington for his second NFL season. Rather than take part in eight player-run workouts during the lockout, he set up shop in Houston, knowing his body needed to heal from the rookie-season rigors but that he couldn't take a step back. Adrian talked me into coming to train with him after my rookie year, Williams recalled."
Trent Williams moved to Houston in 2011 at Adrian Peterson's advice to avoid the NFL offseason lockout and train properly. Peterson feared the lockout could harm Williams' development and convinced him to heal from rookie-season rigors while maintaining training. Williams credits that decision with saving his career. Peterson used similar training to return from a knee injury and rush for 2,097 yards, winning NFL MVP in 2012. Williams has been a perennial Pro Bowler since 2012, except for missing 2019 due to cancer. Williams, 37, is in his 16th NFL season and pursuing another playoff run with the 49ers.
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