Trent Williams is one of the San Francisco 49ers’ most valuable players.
But the All-Pro left tackle carries a significant salary cap hit in 2026 as he enters the final year of his contract with no more guaranteed salary. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the two sides are “struggling to find a contractual solution” to reduce his scheduled $38.8 million salary cap hit for next season.
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And if the two sides can’t reach a compromise, Williams could ultimately be headed for a release and free agency, per the report.
If so, the 49ers would lose a key player in their effort to return to Super Bowl contention. And Williams would become one of the most coveted free agents on the market for contenders seeking to upgrade their offensive line.
This story will be updated.