Overview
- San Francisco declined Williams’ $10 million option bonus on Friday, converting it to 2026 salary and lifting his cap hit to about $46–47 million instead of spreading the cost over future years.
- Talks remain far apart, with SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora citing league sources who describe a huge divide and note Williams has little reason to give up the $33 million he is due in 2026.
- Kyle Shanahan said he expects a deal to get done, and prior reporting from ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the team plans to rework the contract before the draft.
- NFL.com noted the 49ers are open to a trade if no deal comes together, and outlets flagged likely interest from tackle-needy teams such as the Packers, Bears, and Steelers.
- Williams, a 12-time Pro Bowler entering his age-38 season, remains one of the league’s top left tackles, and the 49ers lack a clear successor at the position.