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49ers, Trent Williams in Contract Standoff Before Draft

3/25/2026

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The San Francisco 49ers are in a contract standoff with left tackle Trent Williams, who is in the final year of his deal.
The team declined his $10 million option bonus, increasing his cap hit to $46.3 million.
Williams, 37, seeks to play beyond 2026 but has no guaranteed money in his contract.
Coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic about reaching an agreement before the NFL Draft deadline.
Defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu has re-signed for one year at $2.28 million.

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The San Francisco 49ers are in a contract standoff with left tackle Trent Williams, who is in the final year of his deal.
The team declined his $10 million option bonus, increasing his cap hit to $46.3 million.
Williams, 37, seeks to play beyond 2026 but has no guaranteed money in his contract.
Coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic about reaching an agreement before the NFL Draft deadline.
Defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu has re-signed for one year at $2.28 million.