The biggest storyline hanging over the offseason for the San Francisco 49ers has been the Trent Williams contract dispute, as the star left tackle has been wanting a new deal. Trade rumors have been swirling around Williams as the two sides have failed to come to a deal, but now everything has been resolved.
On Monday, just a few days before the NFL Draft, Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract extension, via his agency Elite Loyalty Sports. The new deal includes $37 million guaranteed and puts him under contract until 2028.
Williams has been one of the best players on a 49ers team that has consistently competed for championships in recent years, and this ensures Kyle Shanahan will have one of his key pieces for the foreseeable future as San Francisco continues to chase that goal.
Williams has been a mainstay over his 15 years with both the Washington Commanders and the 49ers, starting 203 games as one of the best and most impactful overall players in football. He is a 12-time Pro Bowler, but his best years have come at the end of his career since he went to San Francisco.
In six seasons with the 49ers, Williams has made four All-Pro teams, with three First Team selections. He developed into arguably the best tackle in the league, and while he has slipped from that perch over the last two seasons, he is still paramount to this San Francisco offense due to his athleticism and his ability to dominate both in pass protection and in the run game.
This extension is a bit of a gamble, as Williams is going to be 38 years old when the season starts and he has dealt with some minor injuries in recent years, so it’s a risk to say that he is going to be healthy throughout the duration of this contract extension. However, for a 49ers team that is trying to win now, making sure Williams is sticking around is a worthwhile investment especially in one of the most competitive divisions in football.
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