49ers News: Trent Williams is locked and loaded
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 2: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers participates during the 2026 Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Moscone Center South on February 2, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images49ers, LT Trent Williams agree to new 2-year, $50 million contract, ending standoff (paywall)
The two-year deal pays the left tackle $50 million, including $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus."
Why Trent Williams' new contract extension is best of both worlds for 49ers
Williams' return - although he never left - means the 49ers can look to address edge rusher in the first round of the draft. The 49ers finished last season with the worst pass rush in the NFL. The 49ers managed just 20 sacks in 17 regular-season games.
Then, the 49ers should still be able to fill their void at left guard a little later.
San Francisco could target an immediate starter in the second round with Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M), Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon), Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech) and Gennings Dunker (Iowa) as options with the No. 58 overall pick."
49ers GM John Lynch speaks ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke with reporters as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL Draft. Here is everything he said."
Schefter: 49ers could trade out of Round 1 after Trent Williams extension
I still think the 49ers now need another offensive tackle," Schefter said. I'm not going to be surprised if the 49ers trade out of this spot. Like a lot of teams, the 49ers would be open to moving back; other teams open to moving back. The question is: who's moving up?"
Hutchinson: Takeaways from John Lynch's pre-draft presser
Lynch said last year the 49ers had about 200 draftable players, up from 170 in 2024...Lynch saying the number is about the same as last year, BUT with fewer first-round grades (20 last year).
I get that. There's a ton of eye-of-the-beholder mediocre talent that could play a role for you this year, but talent has two steep fall offs early this class (there's a horrible part of the third round I'd want no part in)."