Cancer scare hits Williams

Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the team’s medical staff and the organization.

Williams, 31, on Thursday said he told the team of the medical issue six years ago, and the growth on his head grew substantially over time. He said he had a tumor removed from his skull and needs to get checked every six months to make sure he’s OK.

The seven-time Pro Bowl selection had multiple surgeries during the offseason related to the tumor’s removal and remained away from the team during that time. Williams said it got pretty serious and he was “told some scary things” by doctors that changed his outlook on life.

Williams also expressed dissatisfaction with his contract that runs through 2020 without guaranteed dollars. Despite returning, he would not commit to playing again for the club that drafted him fourth overall in 2010.

The Redskins later Thursday released a statement saying they’ve requested the NFL Management Council convene a joint committee with the Players Assn. to review Williams’ medical records and the care given to him. In the statement, the team said it continues to “prioritize the health and well-being of our players and staff.”

Bell frustrated Le’Veon Bell sent a text to Adam Gase, telling the New York Jets coach they needed to talk.

The star running back didn’t like how little he was used in a 29-15 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday, and Bell needed to make sure Gase knew what he was feeling.

“I was a little frustrated,” Bell said. “I’m always frustrated at a loss, but this was a little different because I wasn’t involved and we lost.”

Bell carried eight times for 23 yards and had three catches for 12 yards.

Beckham optimistic

Saying he’s one of the few nonquarterbacks in the NFL who can be blamed for his team’s loss, receiver Odell Beckham Jr. can relate to the criticism and building frustration Baker Mayfield is experiencing during the Browns’ 2-5 start.

But Beckham said he has Mayfield’s back and believes they will soon find the chemistry that has eluded them, helping the Browns live up to expectations.

“I have no doubt in my mind that at some point in time it’s going to be everything that we all talked about,” Beckham said.

Three-time Pro Bowl receiver Beckham has just one touchdown heading into Sunday’s game at Denver. Facing the 2-6 Broncos, Mayfield tweeted Wednesday that he feels a “sense of urgency,” and Beckham feels the same way.

“It is time for us to turn it on,” Beckham said.

Jets rookie out

New York Jets rookie linebacker Blake Cashman will miss the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury.