Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers deal is for 6 years, $138 million.
He is the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
Of the $55,100,000 guaranteed
$30,100,000 million is a signing bonus.
The deal was done by @elsportsllc@loyalty24_7— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 17, 2021
The 49ers’ biggest offseason question has been answered. Left tackle Trent Williams will return to the club on a 6-year, $138 million contract, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
This was the most significant domino left to fall for San Francisco’s offseason. With Williams’ deal settled, they now have a better view of what kind of finances they have to work with through the rest of free agency.
The 49ers acquired Williams from Washington on Day 3 of last year’s draft. In exchange they sent a 2020 fifth-round pick and a third-round selection in 2021. Williams after missing all of the 2019 campaign knocked off a little rust early and put together arguably his finest season as a pro.
Williams, 32, made it clear he wanted to test his value on the open market, but barring an unforeseen Godfather offer from a needy club like the Colts that had a ton of cap space, it’s hard to believe the 49ers’ intention all along wasn’t to go as high as they needed to to keep the eight-time Pro Bowler in red and gold.