49ers sign Ian Williams to extension

One way or another, offensive tackle Trent Williams is about to become an even richer man. It could be with the San Francisco 49ers, which traded for the offensive lineman last year to replace a retiring Joe Staley, or it could be with another team. The 49ers had contract talks with Williams' representatives before the team's final game of the season but couldn't come to an agreement. The veteran tackle admits that his preferred offseason outcome would be a return to San Francisco but is curious about his free-agency value. "It's been 11 years in the league,"

The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of the team's Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Tackle Trent Williams (elbow) and defensive lineman Jordan Willis (ankle) have been placed on injured reserve. Both had already been ruled out for Week 17. The 49ers have signed kicker Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad. The addition was first announced by head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday and became official today. Defensive lineman Alex Barrett has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Vizcaino could replace Robbie Gould on Sunday. The veteran kicker was placed on the

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 17 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Friday that linebacker Dre Greenlaw is among the players who are ruled "out" for Sunday. "Greenlaw had a calf strain," Shanahan said. "Complained of some calf tightness after practice yesterday. We got an MRI, saw it was strained, so he couldn't go." San Francisco will also be without rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, veteran corner K'Waun Williams, and several others. Tackle Trent Williams (elbow) and defensive end Jordan Willis (ankle) were placed