The San Francisco 49ers have to make some big roster moves this offseason if they want to compete with the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in 2026.
While the wide receiver and defensive line needs are very apparent, the 49ers might also have a big hole at left tackle amid a tricky contract situation with Trent Williams.
However, ESPN's Nick Wagoner is predicting that instead of a trade or release, the 49ers and Williams will come to terms on a reworked deal to keep the future Hall of Fame tackle in San Francisco.
49ers predicted to fix Trent Williams contract issue
"What do you expect to happen: Sign OT Trent Williams to a reworked contract," Wagoner predicts.
Williams has a massive $39 million cap figure for the upcoming 2026 season, and the 49ers, reasonably, want to lower that number to make other roster moves this offseason.
The two sides have yet to figure out how to rework this contract, which has left some uncertainty about Williams' future in San Francisco.
Trading him would land a solid return from a contender, but it would cost the 49ers $34 million in dead cap space. A trade isn't feasible. Cutting Williams would be a waste as well.
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While Brandon Aiyuk's future with the 49ers, once the expected release becomes official, might be more interesting from an outsider's perspective, Williams' future in San Francisco is the biggest issue the 49ers need to figure out this offseason.
The heir to Williams isn't on the roster, and the 49ers are still a Super Bowl contender. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan need to figure out how to keep Williams on the roster while also lowering his cap figure for the 2026 season.
While this is a tricky situation for Williams and the 49ers, Wagoner is predicting that this will be resolved this offseason, leaving the future Hall of Fame left tackle in San Francisco through his age 38 season.
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