49ers Need to Move on From Trent Williams for Long-Term Stability

The San Francisco 49ers did not exercise Trent Williams ’ $10 million option bonus, which was due on March 30 . To this point, Williams and the 49ers have struggled to reach a contract agreement even after several weeks of offseason discussions. Even with complications, during April’s scouting combine, 49ers general manager John Lynch said , “I think we’re all on the same page and feel very positive about where that’s going.

” However, both financially and logically, many think it is simply not a good idea for the 49ers to keep Trent Williams on the roster. San Francisco needs to make a decision fast before this situation ruins the team and their future. High Age for a High Price On July 18 , Williams will turn 38 years old, which already puts him at a disadvantage and amongst the oldest players in the NFL.

If the San Francisco 49ers want to build for the future, Trent Williams is simply too old to be in the 49ers’ long-term plans. Before March 30 , Williams’ salary cap number was slated to be around $47 million, which includes a base salary of $32 million. If Williams wants to re-sign, this is the ballpark of what he will end up costing, which is a lot of money for a player his age.

In total , teams sacked 49ers quarterbacks, including Brock Purdy and Mac Jones , 27 times through 17 games, with an average of 1. 59 sacks per game. Both Purdy and Jones were pressured a combined 122 times and hurried their throws a combined 42 times.