Trent Williams addressed the media Tuesday, which means he couldn’t avoid answering a question about his NFL future.
Even given the 49ers’ lengthy offseason after an underwhelming 2024 season, the star left tackle admitted he didn’t give his future much thought.
“I just feel like I do myself and my teammates a disservice if I'm looking toward the end,” Williams said after 49ers minicamp on Tuesday. “I'm paid, people count on me to be here now. We got goals and aspirations as a team. I just don't think putting brain power toward that helps us get to where we want to go.
“So when it happens, it happens. I feel like one day coming in, I should know when it's getting that time. And then I do the responsible thing, and then let them know early enough so that they can make the adjustments needed.”
Williams attended part of the 49ers’ voluntary portion of the offseason for the first time in what he said feels like close to a decade. He was a full participant at minicamp Tuesday, and he added that he’s feeling good since returning from a left heel and ankle injury that sidelined him for the final seven games in 2024.
The three-time All-Pro, entering his 16th NFL season, turns 37 next month.
His goal still is to play through his age-40 season in 2028, and perhaps even beyond if he’s able. His current 49ers contract, which he signed last offseason, runs through 2026 and has no guaranteed money remaining after this season.
