49ers lock and Trent Williams with massive $ 82.6 n million extension the San Francisco 49ers have successfully secured their star- left tackle Trent Williams with a lucrative three-year contract extension worth 82.6 n million this move comes just days after the team extended wide receiver Brandon ax contract signaling their commitment to retaining key players for their Championship Pursuit Trent Williams a perennial Pro Bowl and four-time all proo left tackle was recently holding out for a new deal his demands have now been met with the 49ers agreeing to terms that include a substantial $48 million at signing and a $25.69 million signing bonus the news of the extension was announced by Williams Agency on Tuesday putting an end to weeks of speculation and concern among 49ers fans earlier in the day CBS Sports lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones reported that while there were still a few things to work through the expectation was that a deal would be finalized within the week that prediction proved accurate much to the relief of the 49ers organization and its fan base the situation took an encouraging turn when Williams brother Fred Williams posted a video showing Trent boarding a plane to return to the Bay Area this visual confirmation fueled optimism that the contract dispute would soon be resolved and it indeed was do Williams return to the team marks a significant positive development as the situation had become increasingly tense over the summer there were growing concerns that Williams might miss regular season games if the the dispute wasn't resolved but the new contract ensures his availability for the upcoming season this is a major win for both Williams and the 49ers who have now solidified their offensive line just in time for the season opener the 49ers initially signed Williams to a six-year $38 million contract in 2021 making him the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history at the time however despite being among the top earners in his position concerns arose over the lack of guaranteed money for the 2025 in 2026 Seasons with this new extension it's likely that these issues have been addressed securing Williams financial future and ensuring his presence on the field San Francisco was set to open the season on September 9th against the New York Jets and with both aak and Williams locked in the defending NFC champions are poised for a strong start the resolution of Williams contract situation brings stability to the team and bolsters their chances of making another deep playoff run