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The San Francisco 49ers have struck a deal with superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Some recent posts on Instagram from Williams' brother, Fred, hinted that the two sides are nearing an agreement that would end the 11-time Pro Bowler's prolonged holdout. Williams' agency confirmed the impending new deal.
The Twitter/X page for Elite Loyalty Sports posted that Williams is headed to San Francisco to finalize the deal. The 36-year-old held out of workouts this offseason and will now get what he hoped for with less than a week before the 49ers' season begins. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the two sides were working through some final details but it's close enough for Williams to return to the team.
‘All-Pro LT Trent Williams is headed to SF to finalize a new deal with the San Francisco 49ers.'
On his Instagram story, Fred Williams posted a video of Trent getting on a plane and a slide with four money-face emojis. The video of Williams included the caption “year 15 let’s get it !” which indicated that the 49ers tackle's season will start on time.
Eleven-time Pro-Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are trying to finalize a deal, per league sources. Williams returned to the Bay Area last night, according to his brother @fredro_silver. A deal appears close. pic.twitter.com/psjwnYgGih
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, Williams finalized the deal with his agency, Elite Sports, posting on X with a caption followed by a photo with the details.
‘Breaking down the numbers 💸 It’s been an honor to advice on economics and guide you through the journey. TO GOD BE THE GLORY'
The new deal is for three years, $82.66 million and includes $48 million at signing and a $25.690 million signing bonus, per the agency. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero had more context on the deal:
‘Trent Williams had three years and about $77 million remaining on his old contract. So this revised deal moves money up — offsetting some fines in the process — and gets Williams new guarantees.'
Trent Williams, 49ers finalize new contract in time for 2024 season
The 49ers ended Brandon Aiyuk's holdout by agreeing to an extension and now will look to do the same for Williams before opening their season on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets.
Williams is seeking a new contract that better reflects his status as one of the absolute best offensive linemen in football. In terms of average annual salary, he ranks sixth in the NFL behind Tristan Wirfs, Penei Sewell, Christian Darrisaw, Laremy Tunsil and Andrew Thomas. After making three straight First-Team All-Pros and nearing the twilight of his career, Williams justifiably wants to go out making best-at-his-position money.
The possibility of holding out of games was very much in play for Williams, who was left off the 49ers' initial 53-man roster. Now, he and the team can turn their focus to finishing the job from last season’s run to the Super Bowl.
