The 49ers’ early offseason moves have them in position to bring back largely the same roster they took to the Super Bowl. They officially announced Thursday they’d be picking up the club options on the contracts of fullback Kyle Juszczyk and cornerback K’Waun Williams. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday reported Juszczyk’s option would be picked up.
Williams was a no-brainer move for San Francisco. He was exceptional as the nickel corner again last season while posting a career-high two interceptions, and earning his highest overall season grade with Pro Football Focus.
Bringing back as many pieces as possible to the NFL’s best pass defense would be an easy call for any front office. Williams’ base salary is just $2.15 million, and his cap hit comes in at $3.2 million. That’s a steal for a reliable slot corner who plays 58.6 percent of the snaps.
There’s a chance, as there is with Juszczyk, that the 49ers get an extension done for Williams sooner instead of later. He’s still just 28-years old and starting to play his best football.
There are several bigger dominoes to fall this offseason, but getting Williams back ensures the 49ers will have their second-best corner roaming the secondary again in 2020.