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How Wirfs’ Bucs contract could impact Williams-49ers discussions

Published Aug 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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Perhaps another barrier was added Thursday that stands between Trent Williams and the 49ers reaching a contract agreement. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs to a reported five-year, $140.63 million contract extension, it pushed Williams down one spot further on the list of the top-paid linemen in the NFL. Wirfs' deal includes $88.24 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN. Williams has three years remaining on his contract with the 49ers but has no guaranteed money remaining on his deal. A week ago, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan sounded optimistic about the prospects of the sides reaching an agreement to get Williams in camp. But, now, Williams has racked up at least $350,000 in fines as he holds out for a new contract. "I was hoping that he would be here, but I knew it could be a possibility," Shanahan said of Williams' holdout on July 24. "I feel pretty confident it'll all work out in the long run. And he'll be here and we'll get on the same page with everything." Williams, 36, has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the past 11 seasons in which he has played. He was chosen as a first-team AP All-Pro for the past three years. But, now, Wirfs...

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