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Trent Williams Contract: Will 49ers Tackle Sign New Deal?
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San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams had been holding out for a new contract this offseason. Will the 49ers star sign a new deal?
Trent Williams Finalizing New Contract
All-Pro LT Trent Williams is headed to SF to finalize a new deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
–#elitelyaltysports @ou_football pic.twitter.com/Gykw73TXoi— Elite Loyalty Sports (@eliteloyaltysp) September 3, 2024
The holdout is over.
Per his agents, Williams is heading to San Francisco to finalize a new deal and return to the team.
Williams had been in a prolonged contract dispute with the organization over his deal, particularly over guaranteed money.
In 2021, Williams signed a six-year, $138.1 million deal. Williams has three years left on his contract but no guaranteed money left.
Despite being considered the best offensive tackle in football, Williams, 36, watched three of his younger contemporaries — Tristan Wirfs, Penei Sewell, and Christian Darrisaw — sur his average annual salary of $23.01 million.
Per OvertheCap, Williams is the sixth highest-paid lineman in the NFL. Williams’ average annual salary will likely increase after g the reworked deal.
It cannot be overstated how important Williams is to San Francisco’s offense. Since being traded to the 49ers from the Commanders in 2020, Williams has made four Pro Bowls and been named First-team All-Pro three times.
Will Trent Williams Play In Week 1?
#49ers perennial All-Pro LT Trent Williams is back in town and ending his holdout. The deal isn’t done, but it’s close enough for Williams to report. Per agent @eliteloyaltysp, a reworked contract is expected.
Brandon Aiyuk? ✅
Trent Williams? ✅SF’s business is handled. pic.twitter.com/CqGhjS7YCT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2024
With Williams back in San Francisco, the star tackle can play in Week 1 against the New York Jets.
The Williams g comes one week after wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers agreed to on a four-year, $120 million extension, making him one of the highest-paid players at his position.
Two integral pieces of the 49ers offense are back in the lineup.
The good news continued for San Francisco as Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Tuesday. McCaffrey has been dealing with a calf injury for the majority of training camp.
The 49ers host the Jets in Week 1 on Monday Night Football.
Both Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey are on the practice field for the #49ers right now.
And Trent Williams is off to the side and will take part in individual drills (not featured).
They’re backkkk pic.twitter.com/NpxSUEjpfS
— Amiliano “Amil” Fragoso (@AmilianoFragoso) September 3, 2024
