Trent Williams hints at retirement after the 2027 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Trent Williams, the San Francisco 49ers left tackle, signed a two-year, $50 million contract this offseason, with $37 million guaranteed. Approaching his 17th season, he expressed that the 2027 season will "probably" be his last, citing concerns about missing time with his family. Williams emphasized his competitiveness but is contemplating whether to retire while still performing at a high level. He acknowledged the emotional weight of possibly leaving the game he has played since his daughter was born three months before he was drafted. He made his 12th Pro Bowl in 2025 and continues to perform strongly on the field.
- •Williams signed a two-year, $50 million contract this offseason.
- •He is entering his 17th NFL season with San Francisco.
- •Williams expressed concerns about balancing football and family time.
- •He remains competitive, considering his performance level before retiring.
- •He made his 12th Pro Bowl appearance in 2025.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers All-Pro Trent Williams considering retirement after season
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Trent Williams says his latest contract with the 49ers will likely be his last in the NFL
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Trent Williams thinks 2027 season will "probably" be his last
"San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams acknowledged that the contract he signed in April might be the last of his stellar career. Williams said he's committed to completing the two-year, $50 million contract that runs through the 2027 season but then said he would likely retire at age 39. Williams talked about wanting to spend more time with his children, saying his oldest daughter was born just a few months before he was drafted by Washington in 2010 and soon will be headed to college.
"San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams told reporters on Wednesday that 2026 could be his last season in the league.
"Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million contract this offseason, with $37 million fully guaranteed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:00 AM49ers All-Pro Trent Williams considering retirement after season
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams told reporters on Wednesday that 2026 could be his last season in the league.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:52 AMTrent Williams says his latest contract with the 49ers will likely be his last in the NFL
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams acknowledged that the contract he signed in April might be the last of his stellar career. Williams said he's committed to completing the two-year, $50 million contract that runs through the 2027 season but then said he would likely retire at age 39. Williams talked about wanting to spend more time with his children, saying his oldest daughter was born just a few months before he was drafted by Washington in 2010 and soon will be headed to college.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:02 PMTrent Williams thinks 2027 season will "probably" be his last
Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million contract this offseason, with $37 million fully guaranteed.
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