San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams has concluded his holdout and is set to finalize a new contract with the team, as confirmed by his agency, Elite Loyalty Sports, on Tuesday. This development comes after Williams missed the entirety of the 49ers’ training camp and preseason games in a bid to renegotiate his deal.
Williams, a standout performer at 36 years old, has been a crucial component of the 49ers’ offensive line. Over the past four seasons, he has started 58 games for San Francisco. The veteran lineman initially entered the NFL as the fourth overall pick in the 2010 Draft by the Washington Football Team (now the Washington Commanders).
His performance has been consistently exceptional, as highlighted by Pro Football Focus. Last season, Williams earned the second-highest offensive rating among tackles, just behind Penei Sewell of the Detroit Lions. Prior to that, he was ranked as the top tackle in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
In 2021, Williams was awarded a lucrative six-year, $138 million contract extension with the 49ers. This deal included a substantial $30.1 million signing bonus and over $55 million in total guarantees. Despite this impressive contract, Williams chose to hold out for a renegotiation, resulting in fines exceeding $5.3 million for missing both training camp and the preseason games.
The 49ers are gearing up for their season opener against the New York Jets, scheduled for 8:15 p.m. EDT on Monday in Santa Clara, California. Williams’ return to the field will be crucial for the 49ers as they look to build on their previous successes and navigate the new NFL season.