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Trent Williams hints at retirement plans after 2027 NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Trent Williams hints at retirement plans after 2027 NFL season

Summary

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams indicated in a recent interview that he may retire after his current contract expires in 2027. Williams, who will turn 39 during that season, reflected on his desire to spend more time with his daughter, who is nearing adulthood. He completed a strong 2025 season, playing 16 games, and has recently signed a two-year extension worth $50 million. The 49ers have not drafted an offensive tackle in the past two years but may consider selecting one in the well-regarded 2027 draft to prepare for his potential departure.

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•Trent Williams signed a two-year, $50 million extension in April.
•Williams expressed a desire to retire while still performing well.
•He discussed wanting to be more present for his daughter.
•The 49ers may target an offensive tackle in the 2027 NFL Draft.
•Williams has completed a strong 2025 season, playing 16 games.

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The San Francisco 49ers resolved the contract dispute with Trent Williams in late April by re-signing him to a two-year, $50 million extension, with $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. The future Hall of Famer is coming off a strong 2025 campaign in […] The post San Francisco 49ers: Future Hall of Famer Hints at Retirement Date appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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