What happened: The San Francisco 49ers opted not to exercise the $10 million option bonus in left tackle Trent Williams' contract on March 20. This pushes his 2026 cap hit to nearly $47 million. The team still plans to re-sign him via restructure before the NFL Draft.
NFL·March 20, 2026 06:57 PM ET
49ers Decline $10M Option Bonus on LT Trent Williams' Contract
Cap maneuver boosts 49ers' short-term flexibility but raises questions on re-signing elite LT vital for QB protection and futures bets.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 201 min read
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