Agency: 49ers, Trent Williams agree to two-year, $50M extension

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Despite some turbulence along the way, the San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams hoped to figure out a reworked deal before the start of Thursday's NFL draft that would potentially allow him to retire a Niner.

On Monday morning, both sides got what they wanted as Williams' agency announced that he and the team have agreed to a new two-year, $50 million contract extension that ties him to the team through the 2027 season.

According to the announcement from Elite Loyalty Sports, Williams gets $37 million fully guaranteed, including a $22 million signing bonus. The agency also said Williams will become the first non-quarterback to surpass $400 million in career earnings and $225 million in guarantees.

49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed the contract agreement Monday.

"We're really excited about that," Lynch said. "[We're] really happy to have that behind us and Trent in the fold. And as I told Trent when we started this thing, my hope is that his name, his number are up in those rafters with a lot of great players that have played here. There's a buzz in the building. The players are back. It's the first day back for phase one, but there's a buzz because of what Trent means to this place. So we're very excited."

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy said Monday that he "was juiced" when he learned of Williams' extension.

"I mean, Hall of Famer obviously for what he's done for our team and for myself and just as a young guy, coming into the league and having his leadership, I'm extremely grateful for that guy. More than anything, I know he's got a lot left in his tank," Purdy said. "So for him to come back and see that dude again, for our whole team, our locker room, what he brings to the table is real. And so for all of us, we're fired up. So it's going to be good getting him back. And like I said, he's got a lot left. I know he's going to have a chip on shoulder and go out and get a ring for him, his résumé and his career, and I want to help him do that."

The 49ers had declined to exercise a $10 million option bonus that was due March 20 and hadstruggled to find common ground on a reworked contract this offseason. However, Lynch said last month that talks had "intensified" between the sides.

Williams was previously slated to enter the 2026 season with no guaranteed money or years left on his deal with a salary cap number of $38.84 million, including a base salary of $22.21 million.

Though there had been speculation that the 49ers might move on from Williams, they never actively looked to do so, especially considering that they would have had to eat a $34.15 million dead money charge while realizing just $4.69 million in savings if they traded or released him before June 1.

Further complicating matters for San Francisco was the lack of a proven replacement on the roster. The Niners added swing tackle Vederian Lowe from the New England Patriots in free agency and retained exclusive rights free agent Austen Pleasants but with an eye toward depth rather than stepping in for Williams.

For his part, Williams told ESPN in February that he was expecting the team to do some maneuvering with his contract, probably in the form of a short extension that would provide him further guarantees and give the team additional 2026 cap relief. He also expressed optimism that such a deal would be struck.

Now, Williams and the Niners can move forward with an eye toward him finishing his career in the Bay Area. Williams will turn 38 on July 19 and has told ESPN repeatedly that he would like to play until he's 40. This contract opens the door to such a scenario for both parties while also allowing Williams to continue bolstering his Hall of Fame résumé.

Williams earned another Pro Bowl nod and second-team All-Pro honors in 2025, bringing his career totals to 12 Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams. Under contract for two more years, Williams has a chance to tie Bruce Matthews' record of 14 Pro Bowl selections by an offensive lineman while also continuing to chase his first Lombardi Trophy.br/]