49ers Lock in Trent Williams with $50M Extension

0:00It's April 22nd, NFL news today starts now. AI-powered and game ready. I'm Corey with the story. San Francisco 49ers locked in Trent Williams with a two-year extension worth $50 million on April 20th, right before the NFL draft. It includes $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, keeping their star left tackle locked down. This deal makes Williams the first non-quarterback ever to hit over $400 million in total career value and more than $200, $25 million guaranteed per his agency. 49ers general manager John Lynch sat down with Williams early in the offseason to check in on his mindset, building confidence that the 37-year-old will stick around for at least a couple more seasons. The short-term pack is the team flexibility to draft offensive line-help while they have depth from free agency signings, planning ahead since. Williams turns 39 at the end of it and eyes playing until 40.

1:00With Williams anchoring the line as one of the league's best, the Niners stay solid up front, protecting their quarterback and eyeing that long term, transition without missing a beat.