Trent Williams, 49ers work out new deal
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers and tackle Trent Williams have agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract, including $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus.
- This agreement resolves earlier contract tensions reported during the Scouting Combine, where Williams was expected to hit a $39 million cap number, causing a standoff between him and the team.
- The new deal is likely an extension, potentially giving Williams a three-year, $82 million contract with a lower average annual value than his previous deal.
- Contrary to some reports, this contract does not make Williams the first non-quarterback to surpass $400 million in career contracts; it brings him closer to $300 million instead.
- The 49ers remained optimistic throughout negotiations, focusing on the compensation package rather than the cap number as the main issue.
