GM optimistic about new contract
San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Williams and the team have "had really good, productive and substantive meetings" regarding a contract restructure, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
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Williams, who will play out the 2026 season at age 38, continues to bring an elite level of play to the left tackle position, but his current contract with the 49ers has no more guaranteed money included, a $38.8 million cap hit for next year, and three void years beyond that. As such, both sides appear incentivized to agree to a restructure, but the combination of Williams' age and San Francisco's restrictive salary cap complicates things. Back in 2024, Williams held out for more than a month of training camp before inking a massive extension. This offseason, any result other than retaining Williams at LT would represent a tremendous downgrade for the 49ers' O-line.
Williams, who will play out the 2026 season at age 38, continues to bring an elite level of play to the left tackle position, but his current contract with the 49ers has no more guaranteed money included, a $38.8 million cap hit for next year, and three void years beyond that. As such, both sides appear incentivized to agree to a restructure, but the combination of Williams' age and San Francisco's restrictive salary cap complicates things. Back in 2024, Williams held out for more than a month of training camp before inking a massive extension. This offseason, any result other than retaining Williams at LT would represent a tremendous downgrade for the 49ers' O-line.
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Williams returns to San Francisco in 2023 to hold down the left tackle position and protect second-year starter, Brock Purdy. The 35-year-old remains one of the premier offensive lineman in the league.
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Full participant in practice
Williams (hamstring) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Limited to open week
Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Suiting up for playoff matchup
Williams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's wild-card game versus the Eagles.
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Likely returning Sunday
Williams (hamstring) is trending toward returning for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Questionable to face Eagles
Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card road game against the Eagles, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Could be on move
Williams might get traded if his contract situation with the 49ers doesn't get resolved, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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The future Hall of Fame left tackle still has one year remaining on his current deal, but San Francisco wants to reduce his $38.8 million cap hit, and the 37-year-old Williams wants some extra security in exchange. The 49ers did sign Vederian Lowe on Monday for two years and $12 million, giving them an insurance policy on Brock Purdy's blind side if they're unable to work things out with Williams.
The future Hall of Fame left tackle still has one year remaining on his current deal, but San Francisco wants to reduce his $38.8 million cap hit, and the 37-year-old Williams wants some extra security in exchange. The 49ers did sign Vederian Lowe on Monday for two years and $12 million, giving them an insurance policy on Brock Purdy's blind side if they're unable to work things out with Williams.