Brandon Aiyuk has attracted a lot of the eye, however the San Francisco 49ers have a rising drawback with offensive lineman Trent Williams and his contract state of affairs.
Williams’ holdout could also be much more vital than first thought, with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reporting Saturday that the All-Professional left sort out may be very a lot dug in on his holdout. The veteran sort out is totally absent from camp, regardless that he’s fined $50K for every day he’s absent.
“I’m informed Trent Williams is taking part in golf proper now. Actually, he’s chilling,” Fowler stated. “I’m informed that if they need his providers, then they should alter the contract. That’s simply the best way it’s. He’s made $150-some million in his profession, 35-years-old, greatest left sort out within the sport however solely the fourth-highest paid …
“I’m informed that he’s keen to carry out even longer. … They bought to handle it, actually, within the subsequent week or two.”
Fowler added that the state of affairs is sophisticated by Aiyuk’s ongoing contract dispute, which, for the second, is the extra pressing focus for the Niners.
Not like Aiyuk, Williams is a full-on holdout from camp and has not been around the building at all. Whereas he has three years remaining on his present deal, not one of the remaining cash owed to Williams is assured, which is one other subject he in all probability desires labored out.
Although he’s 36, Williams stays among the finest left tackles within the NFL. He has made 11 straight Professional Bowls and has been named a first-team All-Professional participant for 3 straight years.