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San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams shared some glowing words about Brock Purdy before Week 1's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Those words have now proven to be spot-on.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11

49ers’ Trent Williams demands you put some respect on Brock Purdy’s name

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams heaped praise on quarterback Brock Purdy following the team’s 27-7 regular-season opener win over the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers' Trent Williams reacts to Aaron Donald joining Myles Garrett: 'When it rains, it pours'

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has plenty of respect for Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett. However, he could do without facing both defensive stars in Week 1, when the 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers' Trent Williams pays Brock Purdy a huge compliment, downplays travel strategy narrative

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams spoke to reporters after the team's second full practice of the week as the team prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 26

49ers land Trent Williams successor in 2027 NFL mock draft

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders before shifting their focus to the Los Angeles Rams, whom they will face in Week 1 in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22

49ers OLB Mykel Williams, Others Likely To Miss Opener

As has been well-documented up to this point, the 49ers are no stranger to injury, but that does makes the team uniquely well-prepared for recovery situations.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 17

McCaffrey hold-in theory mirrors tactic that has worked on 49ers

Christian McCaffrey hold-in theory mirrors tactic that worked on 49ers in recent years

Maybe McCaffrey is hurt. Maybe the San Francisco 49ers are simply being careful with a 30-year-old running back in the middle of August. Or maybe this has nothing to do with tight muscles.

49ers should start preparing for worst-case Christian McCaffrey scenario

49ers TE George Kittle provides injury update: 'I don’t think that’d be a very smart idea'

The 'Most 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 15

Trent Williams makes a bold claim about the 49ers' D-line in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers' defensive front struggled with consistency last season, unable to consistently stop the run or pressure opposing quarterbacks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 15

49ers' Trent Williams explains why Deebo Samuel could be better than ever

Tackle Trent Williams is among the many San Francisco 49ers players excited to have wide receiver Deebo Samuel back on the roster. During Thursday night's broadcast of the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, the veteran offensive lineman went so far as to say that the 49ers are getting the best version of Samuel yet.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 11

Trent Williams: Mike Evans, De'Zhaun Stribling can elevate the 49ers offense

The biggest offensive acquisition for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was Mike Evans, the longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver. He's expected to make a significant impact, potentially providing quarterback Brock Purdy with the best boundary target and red-zone weapon of his career.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3

49ers' Trent Williams climbs in NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 rankings

A fourth San Francisco 49ers player has earned a spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list. Twelve-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams came in at No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NFL stars who could be playing their final season in 2026

Every NFL season brings a few familiar names who may be preparing for one final run, even if they have not announced it yet.

49ers' Trent Williams embraces final NFL chapter, savoring every training camp moment

One 2026 breakout candidate for all 32 NFL teams

Lamar Jackson sets clears expectations for Ravens amid contract negotiations

The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 26

49ers' Trent Williams embraces final NFL chapter, savoring every training camp moment

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams made it clear that his current contract, which runs through the 2027 season, will likely be the final deal of his illustrious NFL career.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 4

49ers LT Trent Williams ‘Probably’ On Final Contract

49ers left tackle Trent Williams signed a new two-year, $50MM contract this offseason, one that he said will “probably” be his last, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / June 3

'I'm still a competitor': 49ers' Trent Williams addresses NFL future

Trent Williams has been in the league for a long time, and that's especially true because he's an offensive lineman.

49ers' Trent Williams has two-word reaction to Rams landing Myles Garrett

Should 49ers look to three-time Pro Bowler to counter Rams' Myles Garrett move?

49ers' Brandon Aiyuk may have just become more untradable

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 20

49ers' Trent Williams and other ageless wonders in the NFL

49ers' Trent Williams and other ageless wonders: The five best players 35 and older in the NFL

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams and others are proving that age is just a number. The 49ers signed Williams, who turns 38 on July 19, to a two-year, $50M contract extension on Monday.

49ers earn major Williams victory ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

49ers GM drops interesting comment about potential Brandon Aiyuk trade

Brandon Aubrey's extension with Cowboys proves he's no ordinary kicker

A.J. Brown makes Eagles decision as Patriots trade rumors heat up

Patriots could trade WR to make room for Brown

Why Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II instead of prolonging standoff

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 20

49ers earn major Trent Williams victory ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The two parties had been involved in a contract dispute this offseason.

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 13

49ers reportedly make big move amid Trent Williams contract dispute

The San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams have spent the offseason involved in a contract dispute.

49ers draft strategy: What if someone unexpected falls?

Niners' Kyle Juszczyk doesn't understand this about Brock Purdy takes

Richard Sherman shares what 49ers' offense must do to beat Seahawks' defense in 2026

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 24

Trent Williams has set a clear price to stay with 49ers

The Niners are adamant about lowering Williams' $47M cap hit, knowing that they need the financial flexibility to make moves. Williams, however, has refused to agree to a reworked deal.

Jauan Jennings saga might be down to two teams

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / March 21

49ers have made a decision about Trent Williams

There were rumblings about the Niners potentially trading or releasing their All-Pro left tackle if he didn't agree to a restructured contract. That's why, with the deadline arriving and no imminent deal, they had to make a decision.

49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz