Dec 4, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates with offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) after a touchdown during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Holdout OT Trent Williams reports, new contract expected

All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams reported to the San Francisco 49ers and is expected to sign an adjusted contract, ending a protracted holdout in time to take the field Monday night against the New York Jets for the start of the regular season.

Williams’ agency, Elite Loyalty Sports, shared the news of his arrival in Santa Clara, Calif., at the 49ers’ headquarters to “sign a new contract” on Tuesday morning. Financial details were not immediately available.

An end to the standoff comes days after the team reached a four-year, $120 million contract agreement with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk reported to training camp to avoid accruing daily fines permitted under terms of the CBA, but staged a “hold in,” refusing to participate in practices and on-field work to avoid the risk of injury.

A first-team All-Pro each of the past three seasons, Williams made it clear to the 49ers he wasn’t suiting up for San Francisco without an adjustment to his existing contract. He was entering the fourth season of a six-year, $138.06 million deal and due $74.76 million the next three seasons. But none of the salary in the second half of his contract was guaranteed, prompting the 36-year-old Williams to stay home at the start of training camp.

Williams plays a vital role at left tackle, protecting the blindside of quarterback Brock Purdy and using his power to blast open running lanes for running back Christian McCaffrey.

Before reporting Tuesday, Williams was due to carry a cap figure of $31.6 million for 2024.

He was placed on the Did Not Report list by the 49ers on July 25. The 49ers will need to make a corresponding roster move to add Williams back to the roster move before Monday’s game.

Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, is entering his fifth season with San Francisco, which gave up third- and fifth-round picks to acquire him from Washington.

A seven-time Pro Bowl selection in nine campaigns with Washington, Williams sat out the entire 2019 season as part of a dispute with Washington over the handling of his health and injury issues, including a rare form of cancer, and his contract.

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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) talks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: LT Trent Williams not reporting to 49ers without contract concessions

There are no plans for left tackle Trent Williams to reunite with the 49ers for the first time since the Super Bowl unless they agree to adjust his contract, according to multiple reports.

Williams remains a holdout 14 days before San Francisco is scheduled to host the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football” to wrap Week 1 of the regular season.

At issue is the lack of guaranteed money remaining on Williams’ contract.

He was placed on the Did Not Report list by the 49ers on July 25 but the team is facing a roster decision before 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, when all 32 NFL teams are required to reduce their 90-man training camp rosters to 53.

Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, is owed $74.76 million over the next three seasons. None of that sum is guaranteed.

Williams cleared the midway point of six-year, $138.06 million deal and is entering the fourth year of the agreement.

“It’s something I knew could be a possibility, and I was hoping that he would be here,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said of Williams last month. “But I knew it could be a possibility, and I feel pretty confident that it will all work out in the long run and he’ll be here, and we’ll get on the same page with everything. It’s just one day of practice, and I think Trent will be all right missing a few practices.”

Shanahan said last week he hoped a deal with Williams was getting close.

Williams was a first-team All-Pro in each of the past three seasons. The 36-year-old is entering his fifth season with San Francisco, which gave up third- and fifth-round picks to acquire him from Washington.

A seven-time Pro Bowl selection in nine campaigns with Washington, Williams sat out the entire 2019 season as part of a dispute with Washington over the handling of his health and injury issues, including a rare form of cancer, and his contract.

Williams has a cap figure of $31.6 million for 2024. He is stated to earn $20.05 million this season as well as $750,000 more in game-day roster bonuses.

Under terms of the existing contract, he’s due $22.5 million next season and $32.21 million in 2026.

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Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Chris Hubbard finishes his first practice of preseason training at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Friday morning, July 28, 2023.

Report: 49ers sign OT Chris Hubbard

The San Francisco 49ers added depth to their offensive line by signing tackle Chris Hubbard to a one-year, $1.375 million contract, NFL Network reported Tuesday morning.

Hubbard, 33, started all nine games in which he played with the Tennessee Titans last season. He has played in 94 career games (58 starts) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Titans.

The 49ers feature 11-time Pro Bowl selection Trent Williams, 35, at left tackle and Colton McKivitz, 27, at right tackle.

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Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) is looked at by trainers during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

49ers coach: There’s more to OT Trent Williams’ ankle injury

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams missed his seventh consecutive practice on Wednesday due to what has been reported as a low-ankle sprain.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that there’s more to the injury.

“Yeah, I think obviously there is,” Shanahan told reporters. “I mean, he’s got a lot of history in there with stuff. It didn’t show up as a high or anything like that, but when you’ve had that over your career, there’s a number of things that, with how it’s taken longer than expected to heal, it’s more than a low.”

Williams, 35, was injured against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 15 and finished that game, only to miss the next two contests. The 49ers (5-3), who play the host Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2) on Sunday, hope Williams can participate in practice on Thursday.

Jaylon Moore would start in place of Williams for the third straight game.

Left guard Aaron Banks (turf toe) and wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (illness) also didn’t practice Wednesday, while defensive lineman Drake Jackson (knee) was limited and wide receiver Deebo Samuel was a full participant after returning from a hairline fracture in his shoulder earlier this week.

Williams, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro in 2021 and 2022, is in the season of a six-year, $138 million contract through the 2026 season.

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Oct 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) jogs on the field before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

49ers’ Deebo Samuel out 2 games; Christian McCaffrey questionable

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss the next two games, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, after he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his shoulder.

Samuel, who was injured in last Sunday’s 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns, won’t play in Monday night’s game at the Minnesota Vikings (2-4) or next Sunday’s matchup with the visiting Cincinnati Bengals. The 49ers (5-1) are on a bye in Week 9, so the earliest Samuel will return to the lineup is Week 10 at the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“It’s always different (without Samuel),” Shanahan said. “What we did last week, we weren’t sure of him throughout the week, so we had contingency plans. He’s been banged up a few weeks before that, too, so this will give him a chance to settle down and, hopefully, come back 100 percent (out of the bye).”

Star running back Christian McCaffrey, who is nursing an oblique injury suffered in last Sunday’s game, is questionable after returning to the practice field in a limited capacity Saturday after not practicing Thursday or Friday. McCaffrey tied an NFL record last Sunday with a touchdown in his 15th straight game before exiting with the injury.

If McCaffrey doesn’t play, Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason could share running back duties.

All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) is doubtful after he played through an injury in last Sunday’s loss to the Browns. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection hasn’t played a full season since 2013.

Starting linebacker Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) is questionable for Monday’s game.

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Oct 1, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates with wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) after a scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel day-to-day

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams are day-to-day after not participating in Thursday’s practice.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that McCaffrey, who was injured in Sunday’s 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns, is only dealing with an oblique issue, as the rib injury is no longer a concern.

Regarding McCaffrey’s MRI, Shanahan was asked by reporters if the result was encouraging.

“I thought it was,” Shanahan said. “Anyone who’s day-to-day, it means they’ve got a chance.”

Along with McCaffrey, Samuel (shoulder) and Williams (ankle), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) and guard Aaron Banks (ankle) did not take part in Thursday’s practice.

Preparing for Monday night’s road game against the Minnesota Vikings (2-4), the 49ers (5-1) will also practice Friday and Saturday.

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Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Injured 49ers McCaffrey, Samuel, Williams all could play on MNF

Christian McCaffrey’s oblique/rib injury is not considered serious, giving the San Francisco 49ers’ star running back a chance to play on “Monday Night Football” next week at the Minnesota Vikings, ESPN reported Tuesday.

McCaffrey joins wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams as injured 49ers players who may be back sooner than expected.

NBC Sports Bay Area reported that McCaffrey’s injury has to do with pain tolerance more than anything else, leaving open the possibility that he, Samuel and Williams don’t miss any time for San Francisco (5-1).

McCaffrey, Samuel (shoulder) and Williams (ankle) all came away with injuries in Sunday’s 19-17 road loss to the Cleveland Browns — San Francisco’s first defeat of the season.

Williams’ ankle injury is not a high ankle sprain, coach Kyle Shanahan said. Samuel was hit on the shoulder while running a jet sweep on the Niners’ first play from scrimmage.

As of Monday, the 49ers had been waiting for more imaging to come back on McCaffrey before determining a course of action.

McCaffrey leads the NFL in rushing with 553 yards despite being held to 43 yards on 11 carries before exiting the Browns game. He also has nine touchdowns (seven rushing, two receiving) through six games.

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October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs the football during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

49ers say Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams day-to-day

While the San Francisco 49ers await further imaging for star running back Christian McCaffrey, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams avoided major injuries and are day-to-day.

McCaffrey (oblique/rib), Samuel (shoulder) and Williams (ankle) all came away with injuries in Sunday’s 19-17 road loss to the Cleveland Browns — San Francisco’s first defeat of the season.

Williams’ ankle injury is not a high ankle sprain, Shanahan said. Samuel was hit on the shoulder while running a jet sweep on the Niners’ first play from scrimmage.

McCaffrey’s injury, however, may not be something he can play through with protection.

“It’s obviously a tougher position just because you get hit a lot more,” Shanahan said. “But we’ve just got to see how it reacts. We’ve got to see exactly what’s wrong with it too because we haven’t got that back yet. We say oblique/rib, hopefully it’s not both, but we’ve got to wait to see for sure.”

McCaffrey leads the NFL in rushing with 553 yards despite being held to 43 yards on 11 carries before exiting the Browns game. He also has nine touchdowns (seven rushing, two receiving) through six games.

All three players will get an extra day to rest and recover as the 49ers (5-1) prepare for next Monday night’s matchup at the Minnesota Vikings (2-4).

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Nov 13, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) gestures toward fans before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

49ers OT Trent Williams coming back in 2023 ‘for sure’

Whoever is starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers next season, he will have star left tackle Trent Williams there to protect him.

The 10-time Pro Bowl selection had referenced thinking about retirement two days after the 49ers fell 31-7 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game last week.

However, he said definitively on Saturday that he will be playing for the team in the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

“Yeah, for sure,” Williams, 34, told NFL Media at the Pro Bowl Games practices in Las Vegas. “Next year, the year after. I’m under contract until I’m 39 (years old).”

The news comes the same day the NFL fined Williams $12,731 for unnecessary roughness — actions that led to his ejection late in last week’s game.

Williams isn’t participating in the Pro Bowl Games Skills Showdown on Sunday after dealing with food poisoning.

“Even though I’m probably the most skilled pro out here, but we’re gonna leave that to another discussion,” Williams said.

An All-Pro in 2021 and 2022, Williams was selected for his third consecutive Pro Bowl with the 49ers. He earned Pro Bowl honors in each of the previous seven seasons with Washington, the team that selected him out of Oklahoma with the fourth overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Williams is currently playing on a reported six-year, $138 million contract through 2026, including a salary cap hit of $55 million during the next two seasons. The team’s quarterback situation is in flux with injuries to young players Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, and veteran Jimmy Garoppolo a free agent not expected to return.

On Tuesday after the season-ending loss, Williams said he was blessed to have played as long as he has, but it is a grind.

“It’s a long season, having two long seasons back-to-back, it does get pretty grueling for a 34-year-old guy like myself,” Williams said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “You do kind of think about what’s life like after football, because I’ve done this every year of my life since the second grade. You do get to that age, especially after ending the year like this and it being as exhausting as it was and still not getting quite where you want to be. I get it, you get to that age. Honestly, I’m just taking it one day at a time and we’ll see how it goes.”

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Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

49ers LT Trent Williams contemplating retirement

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is mulling all options as he heads into the offseason — including retirement.

Williams made his comments on Tuesday, two days after he sustained a “minor” left foot injury in the 49ers’ 31-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.

“It’s a long season, having two long seasons back-to-back, it does get pretty grueling for a 34-year-old guy like myself,” Williams said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “You do kind of think about what’s life like after football, because I’ve done this every year of my life since the second grade. You do get to that age, especially after ending the year like this and it being as exhausting as it was and still not getting quite where you want to be. I get it, you get to that age. Honestly, I’m just taking it one day at a time and we’ll see how it goes.”

A 10-time Pro Bowl selection and an All-Pro in 2021 and 2022, Williams also admitted the daily grind of an NFL season gives him pause during the offseason.

“I’d be lying (to) say it didn’t,” Williams said. “Yeah, it does. It isn’t hard to get up for NFC Championship (Game), or playoffs or anything like that. But, yeah, the day-to-day grind does get pretty redundant (after) doing it for a long time.

“But I’m blessed. I’m blessed to have played this game for as long as I have. … But to answer your question, yeah, it does get a little like a rerun almost.”

Williams started 162 of the 163 career games in which he played with the Washington franchise and the 49ers. He was selected by Washington with the fourth overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

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