49ers, Trent Williams reach historic resolution to contract saga

TL;DR

Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have finalized a two-year, $50 million contract, making him the first non-QB in NFL history to exceed $400 million in career contracts. The deal includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus.

Key points

Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million contract with the 49ers
The deal includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus
Williams is the first non-QB in NFL history to exceed $400 million in contracts

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Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) walks off the field after win against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The 49ers have reached a resolution to the latest contract saga with future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams. The 12-time Pro Bowler’s agency ‘Elite Loyalty Sports’ announced on Monday that Williams and the 49ers had come to terms on a new two-year, $50 million deal. Williams’ new contract includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, making the 37-year-old the first non-QB in NFL history to surpass $400 million in contracts and $225 million in guarantees. The three-time first-team All-Pro was set to enter free agency in 2027, but was poised to go into 2026 on the final year of a contract featuring no guaranteed money. At the same time, he was due a $32.21 million base salary and a cap hit of $46.34 million, numbers the 49ers were clearly keen to lower. That combination of factors led to an impasse between the two parties, with reports emerging in February that the 49ers and Williams were “struggling to find a contractual solution”. It was subsequently reported that the 49ers were open to trading Williams, though that never seemed a likely outcome. Indeed, 49ers GM John Lynch moved to immediately calm fears of a potential parting of ways, insisting at the NFL Combine that the Niners and Williams were on the “same page” in negotiations. His confidence has ultimately been vindicated. While full details of the contract are still be revealed, Williams is getting his wish in terms of guaranteed money, and he will now carry a lower cap hit in 2026. With Williams essentially signing a one-year extension, he is now signed through his age-39 season. Williams is previously on record in stating his desire to play to age 40.

Q&A

What are the details of Trent Williams' new contract with the 49ers?

Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million deal with the 49ers, which includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus.

How does Trent Williams' contract impact his career earnings in the NFL?

With this new deal, Trent Williams becomes the first non-QB in NFL history to surpass $400 million in total career contracts and $225 million in guarantees.

What was the previous contract situation for Trent Williams before this agreement?

Trent Williams was set to enter free agency in 2027 with a contract that had no guaranteed money, a $32.21 million base salary, and a cap hit of $46.34 million.