The San Francisco 49ers have signed star left tackle Trent Williams to a two-year, $50 million extension with $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, securing his spot for the next two seasons ahead of the NFL draft.

This short-term deal provides cost certainty for San Francisco while Williams, who turns 38 this July, continues to anchor the line and chase more accolades.

The extension comes after Williams’ history of contract changes and holdouts, including a 2024 reworked deal and a 2020 arrival from Washington, with the 2019 holdout still in memory.

San Francisco did not draft a Day 1 or Day 2 offensive tackle since Williams joined, leaving questions about succession planning once his tenure ends.

The deal eases contract tension and avoids a potential holdout or free-agent move, allowing the team to focus on roster decisions ahead of the draft.

Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch had signaled optimism about reaching an agreement in the offseason, and negotiations proceeded smoothly this time.

The contract reduces Williams’ cap hit relative to prior figures and helps clarify the 49ers’ future near the draft and offseason program.

Williams remains a high-level performer, earning a Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors recently, while dealing with injuries that contributed to 40 pressures last season according to Pro Football Focus.

With Williams under contract, the 49ers still face needs at edge, safety, and interior line spots, signaling possible further moves to supplement depth behind aging players.

The two-year term keeps the door open for a long-term extension later, while positioning Williams to pursue a Lombardi Trophy and potentially extend his playing career with San Francisco.

The deal also aligns with broader reporting and coverage, including links and context from Bleacher Report and related outlets.