Trent Williams' lengthy holdout is coming to an end. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring the All-Pro offensive lineman back before next week's regular-season opener against the New York Jets.
Diana Russini of The Athletic reports that the two sides have agreed on a contract extension, while NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport adds that the deal is close enough that Williams is now reporting to the team.
Williams was already signed through the 2026 season under a six-year, $138.06 million contract extension he signed in 2021. However, with no guaranteed money remaining in that deal, Williams sought additional financial guarantees and a pay raise to reflect his status as the best offensive lineman in the NFL. As a result, he did not report to training camp.
Williams earned an impressive 89.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus for his performance last season, the second-highest mark among all NFL offensive linemen. He trailed only Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell, who received a 90.7 grade.
Remarkably, Williams did not allow a sack in his 438 pass-blocking opportunities last season and has allowed only two sacks over the past three seasons, according to Pro Football Focus.
Williams has been a cornerstone on the left side of the 49ers' offensive line since the team acquired him from Washington via trade in 2020. The 11-time Pro Bowler has earned first-team All-Pro honors in each of the past three seasons.
