Forty-Niners, Trent Williams in Contract Standoff

0:00NFL stories, making news on March 9th. The San Francisco 49ers and star-left tackle Trent Williams are in a contract standoff that's heating up. The team is now willing to trade the veteran after failing to agree on terms. The main sticking point is his massive $32 million salary set for 2026, which exceeds what the market pays for tackles his. And like, that cab hit isn't the biggest worry for the 49ers. Williams has a hefty $38 million dollar number this year, but they're focused on avoiding that future payout. At 37 now, he'll turn 38 in July, and the team isn't keen on guaranteeing that final year of his deal. Williams has made it clear he wants to finish his career in San Francisco. He's been a key part of their line for years, earning pro-bull nods and helping drive their success. Fans and teammates see him as irreplaceable, but the business side is pushing back hard. According to reports from NFL Insider, Ian Rappaport, any trade would need Williams

1:00to rework his contract with a new team. That's the same hurdle he's hit with the 49ers so far. No suitors have stepped up yet. If they can't find a deal, the big question is whether the 49ers will just release him outright. That could save cap space, but leave a huge hole on the offensive line heading into the season. We'll keep watching how this unfolds. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com