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After Trent Williams’ new deal, the 49ers have the most cap space in the NFL
TL;DR
Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers, giving them the most cap space in the NFL at $71.27 million. However, their cap situation is projected to decline significantly in the coming years.
Key points
- Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million contract
- 49ers have the most cap space in the NFL at $71.27 million
- Effective cap space for the 49ers is projected at $67.8 million
- 49ers' cap space is expected to decline significantly in 2027 and 2028
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Trent Williams contract details
The contract Williams signed replaces his prior deal. Williams gets $48.5 million guaranteed, including a $22.2 million signing bonus and his 2026 salary. Per-game and workout bonuses ($100,000) are both guaranteed. In 2027, Williams’ base salary and an $11 million option bonus are guaranteed. The 49ers will have until September 1 to exercise the option or convert it to a roster bonus. If Williams is on the roster on September 1 of 2027, and does not hold out or miss any offseason time, he’ll earn an $11.5 million roster bonus in 2028 that will be fully guaranteed if earned. As the Niners tend to do, there are four void years for salary cap purposes. It allows the team to spread his $56.27 million signing bonus over five years instead of two. It also helps the 49ers stretch out Trent’s option and regular roster bonus. Based on the way the contract is written, the 49ers could get out of Williams’ contract with a post-June 1 designation in 2028, per Over the Cap. The 49ers have until the 10th day of the league year to terminate or extend the contract and prevent a $50.175 million 2029 roster bonus from becoming fully guaranteed. There are also per-game bonuses worth up to $900,000 per year for the first two years of the contract, with a $500,000 regular bonus for 2027.
Q&A
What are the details of Trent Williams' new contract with the 49ers?
Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million deal with $48.5 million guaranteed, including a $22.2 million signing bonus.
How much cap space do the 49ers have compared to other NFL teams?
The 49ers currently have $71.27 million in cap space, leading the NFL, followed by the Titans with $63.11 million.
What will the 49ers' cap space look like in 2027 and 2028?
In 2027, the 49ers are projected to have -$15.61 million in cap space, dropping to $2.29 million in 2028.
