49ers Decline Option Bonus for Trent Williams
On Friday, the San Francisco 49ers made a significant decision concerning left tackle Trent Williams. The team faced a deadline at 1 p.m. PT to exercise a $10 million option bonus in his contract. This bonus, which was structured in $2.5 million increments over four years, was a team option.
49ers Decline Option Bonus for Trent Williams
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers chose not to exercise this option. As a result, Williams’ salary cap figure will now increase from $38 million to over $47 million.
Future Plans for Contractual Negotiations
Despite this increase in cap space, Schefter reported that the organization remains unfazed. The 49ers are still planning to renegotiate Williams’ contract ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft next month.
- Potential savings of approximately $16.8 million in cap space for the 2026 season if an extension occurs.
- A restructure could lead to savings around $15.7 million.
Current Standing of Trent Williams’ Contract
Currently, Williams holds the sixth-highest contract value among left tackles. Although his deal is the third-highest in annual salary, it ranks 17th in terms of guaranteed money. This discrepancy may be the point of contention in negotiations.
Once a new contract is negotiated, it is expected that Williams will be positioned higher in the rankings for total guarantees among left tackles, likely closer to the top five.
