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John Lynch: 49ers, Trent Williams contract talks intensify as team hopes for resolution

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Mar 29, 2026 3:00 PM ET

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch provided an update on left tackle Trent Williams' contract negotiations during the NFL meetings in Phoenix, Arizona. Lynch told reporters that the team believes it is "on the precipice" of a deal with Williams, according to multiple reports.

Despite the optimism, Lynch cautioned that he's been optimistic at previous points in the negotiations, suggesting that nothing is certain regarding the outcome.

John Lynch said he feel like the 49ers are "on the precipice" of a deal with Trent Williams "but we'll see." He cautions that he's been similarly optimistic at previous points in the negotiation.— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) March 29, 2026

Lynch noted that communication between the 49ers and Williams has intensified over the past week, and the team remains hopeful that a resolution can be reached.

49ers GM John Lynch at NFL meetings in Phoenix:
Trent Williams
I still do. We've had good communication throughout, last week it's intensified. Feels like we're on the precipice of something good happening. Don't want to make statements that we're right there. We're hopeful
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) March 29, 2026

Williams, who will turn 38 ahead of the 2026 season, carries a $46.3 million salary cap hit this year. With Williams entering the final year of his current contract, the 49ers are likely seeking ways to reduce his financial impact.

Looking ahead, the 49ers are widely expected to consider drafting a long-term successor for Williams in next month's NFL Draft. However, it remains unclear whether they will use their first-round draft pick for that purpose, as many mock drafts predict.

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