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49ers, Trent Williams agree to contract extension

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Sep 3, 2024 10:02 AM ET

Trent Williams' lengthy holdout is coming to an end. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring the All-Pro offensive lineman back before next week's regular-season opener against the New York Jets.

More about 11-time Pro-Bowl OT Trent Williams and the 49ers now finalizing a deal to get him back on the field for Monday night's game against the New York Jets.https://t.co/XN7MUZeZz3— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2024

Diana Russini of The Athletic reports that the two sides have agreed on a contract extension, while NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport adds that the deal is close enough that Williams is now reporting to the team.

LT Trent Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time First team All-Pro choice, has agreed to a contract extension with the 49ers, per sources. His holdout is over. pic.twitter.com/KXtXxuBNu4— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) September 3, 2024

#49ers perennial All-Pro LT Trent Williams is back in town and ending his holdout. The deal isn't done, but it's close enough for Williams to report. Per agent @eliteloyaltysp, a reworked contract is expected.
Brandon Aiyuk? ✅
Trent Williams? ✅

SF's business is handled. pic.twitter.com/CqGhjS7YCT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2024

Williams was already signed through the 2026 season under a six-year, $138.06 million contract extension he signed in 2021. However, with no guaranteed money remaining in that deal, Williams sought additional financial guarantees and a pay raise to reflect his status as the best offensive lineman in the NFL. As a result, he did not report to training camp.

Williams earned an impressive 89.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus for his performance last season, the second-highest mark among all NFL offensive linemen. He trailed only Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell, who received a 90.7 grade.

Remarkably, Williams did not allow a sack in his 438 pass-blocking opportunities last season and has allowed only two sacks over the past three seasons, according to Pro Football Focus.

Williams has been a cornerstone on the left side of the 49ers' offensive line since the team acquired him from Washington via trade in 2020. The 11-time Pro Bowler has earned first-team All-Pro honors in each of the past three seasons.

This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.

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