After Trent Williams’ new deal, the 49ers have the most cap space in the NFL
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Key Points:
- Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including $48.5 million guaranteed with a $22.2 million signing bonus and guaranteed 2026 salary.
- The deal includes guaranteed base salary and an $11 million option bonus for 2027, with potential roster bonuses in 2028, and features four void years to help the 49ers manage salary cap implications.
- The 49ers have flexibility to exit Williams’ contract post-June 1, 2028, and must decide by the 10th day of the league year to extend or terminate to avoid a fully guaranteed $50.175 million 2029 roster bonus.
- Post-draft, the 49ers lead the NFL in salary cap space with $71.27 million, significantly ahead of the Titans and other teams, and project $67.8 million in effective cap space after roster signings.
- Despite strong short-term cap space, the 49ers face a cap deficit in 2027 and a sharp drop in 2028, relying on rollover cap space to remain competitive financially in future seasons.
