Williams & 49ers: New Contract, No Trade

0:00It's March 29th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Corey with the story. The San Francisco 49ers and their star-left tackle Trent Williams have been hashing out a new contract amid some tension, but general manager John Lynch just dropped a positive update. Talks are on the right track with good communication that's picked up steam lately, setting both sides up for next season. Earlier this spring, the team skipped paying Williams' $10 million option bonus, which bumped up his salary cap hit big time. Still, Lynch and the front-off has stayed cool about it, focusing on locking in a fresh deal instead of drama. Fans and analysts were buzzing with trade rumors, since Williams is a cornerstone of that elite offensive line, one of the best we've seen in years. His play has been locked down, protecting the quarterback like few others. Adam Schefter, from ESPN, shut down the trade talk quick, saying the 49ers aren't shopping him, and a deal elsewhere isn't realistic right now. Williams wants to stay, and the team values him too much to move on.

1:03Bottom line. Expect us to wrap up soon as training camp nears. Both sides sound motivated to run it back and chase that ring.