San Francisco 49ers, tackle Trent Williams agree to $50M extension

TL;DR

Trent Williams has signed a two-year, $50 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers, including $37 million guaranteed. This makes him the first non-quarterback in NFL history to surpass $400 million in career contracts.

Key points

Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million extension with the 49ers
The deal includes $37 million in guarantees and a $22 million signing bonus
Williams becomes the first non-quarterback to surpass $400 million in contracts

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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams appeared in 84 games over the last six seasons. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

April 20 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro offensive tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract extension, his agency announced Monday.

Elite Loyalty Sports said Williams' pact includes $37 million in guarantees and a $22 million signing bonus. With his new deal, the 37-year-old offensive lineman will become the first non-quarterback in NFL history to eclipse $400 million in contracts and $225 million in guarantees.

Williams, the No. 4 overall pick by the Washington Redskins in the 2010 NFL Draft, joined the 49ers in a 2020 trade. He started 84 games for the NFC West franchise over the last six years, including his 16 starts in 2025.

The 12-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro appeared in 204 games through his first 15 seasons in the NFL.

Williams, who will now be under contract with the 49ers through 2027, received Pro Football Focus' second-best offensive rating among tackles who were in for at least 80% of the maximum snaps played at the position last season.

He rated sixth among tackles in for at least 50% of the maximum snaps played in 2024. Williams rated second among qualifying tackles in 2023.

He was Pro Football Focus' top offensive tackle from 2020 through 2022.

The 49ers will hold their first day of off-season workouts Monday in Santa Clara, Calif. They will hold organized team activities May 27 to 29, June 1 and June 3 and 4. The 49ers' mandatory minicamp will be June 9 and 10.

Q&A

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

Trent Williams' contract extension is for two years and worth $50 million, with $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus.

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

With this extension, Trent Williams becomes the first non-quarterback in NFL history to exceed $400 million in total career contracts and $225 million in guarantees.

When did Trent Williams join the San Francisco 49ers?

Trent Williams joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 after being traded from the Washington Redskins.