Trent Williams, 49ers agree to $50M extension before 2026 NFL Draft

Following several months of negotiations, Trent Williams and the 49ers reached an agreement on a contract extension that stabilizes their biggest question mark heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. The move shows a clear commitment from both sides to maximize a championship window, while locking in a locker-room leader and addressing a premium roster position. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how re-signing Trent Williams impacts the organization and how it might shift San Francisco's draft strategy. Also, they discuss the start of San Francisco's offseason program, Brock Purdy's excitement at playing with an elite wide receiver in Mike Evans, and Matt's final mock draft pick for the 49ers.

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(0:00) Trent Williams contract saga ends with two-year extension

(17:00) Matt’s final mock draft pick: 49ers need an athletic marvel who can impact the game in pass rush

(22:00) How NIL is affecting the NFL draft

(29:00) John Lynch hints at how the 49ers might navigate Brandon Aiyuk’s roster situation

(34:00) Brock Purdy’ shares how he found out the 49ers were signing Mike Evans

(38:00) Why it wouldn’t be shocking if the 49ers picked a WR with the No. 27 pick

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