How does Trent Williams’s contract extension impact 49ers draft plans?
With their left tackle on fold, will the 49ers now look elsewhere in the draft?
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after his team's 23-19 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers had some major news on Monday morning, as they reached a two-year, $50 million contract extension with star left tackle Trent Williams, who had been seeking a new deal. The contract dilemma had carried on since the start of the offseason, but general manager John Lynch had remained steadfast in his confidence that a deal would be reached.
That happened just days before the 2026 NFL Draft, and Lynch confirmed the news when speaking with the media on Monday. “Yes, I can confirm that [we’ve reached an agreement with Trent] and we’re really excited about that,” Lynch said. “Trent’s a phenomenal player.
I remember being on the phone with Ron Rivera during the COVID days at my house doing the draft and that’s where that thing came together. Was thrilled then. We still remain thrilled.
Really happy to have that behind and Trent in the fold. ” Williams’s status was one of the bigger question marks heading into the draft, as the 49ers have been looking at a ton of offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 class. With an extension done, will that alter San Francisco’s plans for the draft?