49ers and 12-time Pro-Bowl LT Trent Williams reached agreement today on a two-year, $50 million e...
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This content announces that the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract extension with star left tackle Trent Williams, securing him through the 2027 season.[1][2] The deal includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, resolving prior contract uncertainties where Williams had no guaranteed money left.[3][4] Williams, a 12-time Pro Bowler, becomes the first non-quarterback in NFL history to surpass $400 million in career contracts and $225 million in guarantees, highlighting his elite status.[2]
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The post broke on April 20, 2026, the first day of the 49ers' offseason program and just days before the NFL Draft, providing crucial roster clarity for San Francisco.[3] As a blockbuster deal for one of the league's top players amid contract standoff rumors, it generated massive buzz among fans and analysts.[5] The historic financial milestone for a non-QB further amplified its virality on platforms like X.
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- 1Trent Williams is the first non-quarterback in NFL history to exceed $400 million in career contracts and $225 million in guarantees.[2]
- 2Williams has 12 Pro Bowl selections, including honors in 2025, and could tie Bruce Matthews' record of 14 with three more years.[1][2]
- 3The extension provides the 49ers draft flexibility, as Williams was entering 2026 with a $38.84 million cap hit but no guarantees.[4]
- 4At age 38 now, Williams will be 39 in 2027, showcasing his remarkable longevity as an elite left tackle.[4]
- 5The deal's $18.5 million annual guarantee ranks fourth among NFL tackles, behind only Laremy Tunsil, Lane Johnson, and Jake Matthews.[4]
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Agency: 49ers, Trent Williams agree to two-year, $50M extension
The San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension, his agency announced Monday.
Trent Williams, 49ers agree to terms on two-year, $50 million deal, ending contract standoff
Trent Williams and the 49ers have agreed to terms on a two-year, $50 million deal, ending the star offensive tackle
Trent Williams, 49ers agree to two-year extension, what it means for San Francisco
Trent Williams inks a lucrative two-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
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