49ers, LT Trent Williams agree to new 2-year, $50 million contract, ending standoff
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a reworked two-year contract worth $50 million, including $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus.
- Williams, turning 38 in July, was entering the final year of a previous three-year, $82.7 million contract with no guaranteed money left; the team declined his $10 million option bonus, raising his 2026 cap hit to $46.3 million.
- Despite concerns about his age, Williams started 16 games plus two playoff games in 2025, earning a 91.1 overall grade from Pro Football Focus and making his 12th Pro Bowl, joining an elite group of offensive linemen with 12 or more selections.
- The 49ers lack a clear successor at left tackle, having not drafted a tackle since 2021 and relying on journeymen backups, which likely influenced their decision to retain Williams.
- Williams has been a key team leader and captain since joining the 49ers in 2020, serving as a vocal presence during the 2025 season and expressing optimism about the team's young talent and future prospects.
