San Francisco 49ers star left tackle Trent Williams is one of the best in the game. The 37-year-old does not have much time left in the league, but he remains a valuable piece to any offensive line.
According to Adam Schefter, the 49ers and Williams are struggling to find a resolution for his current contract. SF is hoping to free up more money for free agency.
“With five-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams scheduled to carry a $39 million cap number this season, he and the 49ers currently are struggling to find a contractual solution, per league sources. If the two sides can’t bridge their differences in their standoff, Williams would be expected to join this year’s free-agent class, making him one of the premier players available.”
Almost every team in the NFL would go after Williams in free agency if he got there. He would improve any offensive line that needs a starting left tackle. The free agency class does not have many elite left tackles, so Williams would immediately move to the top of the class.
This would be a major move by the Niners. They need to do whatever they can to make sure they hold onto the star talent. The Niners' offensive line is among the best in the NFL, so in their minds, they may not want to put all their chips into one basket.
San Francisco is 14th in the NFL in total cap space for this offseason at roughly $25 million. Freeing up Williams would move them into the Top 7 of the league.
