The San Francisco 49ers have secured a key piece of their roster for the foreseeable future, agreeing to a two-year, $50 million contract extension with star left tackle Trent Williams. The deal keeps the veteran in San Francisco through the 2027 season and includes $37 million guaranteed along with a $22 million signing bonus.
Williams’ agents Elite Loyalty Sports confirmed the deal, writing: “@TrentW71 and Elite Loyalty Sports make NFL history again, securing a new 2-year, $50M deal with the #49ers. The contract includes $37M fully guaranteed and a $22M signing bonus, making Trent the first non-QB in NFL history to surpass $400M in contracts & $225M in guarantees.”
With this extension, Williams, 37, becomes the first non-quarterback in NFL history to surpass $400 million in total career earnings and $225 million in guaranteed money. The agreement also reflects a mutual goal: giving the All-Pro lineman a path to finish his career with the 49ers.
Earlier in the offseason, uncertainty lingered after San Francisco declined a $10 million option bonus and faced the possibility of carrying a massive cap hit. Despite outside speculation, the team never seriously pursued moving on, especially given the lack of a proven replacement and the financial downside of a trade or release.
Negotiations weren’t entirely straightforward, but team leadership remained confident a deal would come together. General manager John Lynch previously emphasized the challenge of balancing Williams’ elite performance with his age, noting the importance of finding a structure that worked for both sides. Williams himself had anticipated a short-term extension that would offer added guarantees while easing the team’s salary cap situation. That expectation ultimately became reality, positioning him to potentially play into his late 30s—something he has openly targeted.
Williams earned another Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro honors in 2025, bringing his totals to 12 Pro Bowls and five All-Pro selections. Since joining San Francisco in 2020 after starting his career with Washington, he has been a cornerstone of the offensive line, starting 84 games over six seasons. He also ranked among the league’s top tackles in consecutive seasons, including a stretch from 2020 to 2022 where he was graded as the best at his position. In 2025, he started 16 games, allowing just four sacks across nearly 1,000 snaps.
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