49ers, Chiefs reportedly in bidding war for Trent Williams
The San Fransisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly battling to win over eight-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams.
The San Fransisco 49ers are reportedly all-in on retaining offensive tackle Trent Williams during this year’s free agency period. The eight-time Pro Bowler has been on vacation while most of the other free-agency moves have been coming in. Now, he’s apparently back to business and ready to decide which team he’ll be spending his future with.
San Francisco traded for Williams last year during the NFL draft and he surely did not disappoint. Williams had an incredible season and is a high-value piece if he were to be moved this offseason.
The Niners are reportedly interested in keeping Williams around to protect Jimmy Garappolo. According to John Lund of KNBR, colleague Greg Papa reports that they have a four-year, $80 million deal on the table for the tackle.
Papa says #49ers have a 4-$80M on table for @TrentW71 , no other details. Will have to come up to keep 71. Have to be creative, other teams (Indy) have more $ space and need as well.
— John Lund (@JohnLundRadio) March 16, 2021
Chiefs are reportedly looking to steal Trent Williams from the 49ers
San Fransisco will have to hope Williams wants to be back in The Bay. The Kansas City Chiefs are in the market for more protection for Patrick Mahomes and may have a real shot at stealing him.
The Niners are, however, adamant about keeping Williams on their roster.
49ers remain extremely committed to re-signing Trent Williams. There's flirtation with the market — KC at the top — but SF continues to make its push.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 16, 2021
Williams hasn’t agreed to terms with another team yet and he could quite possibly be giving the 49ers a chance to either match another offer or pay him what he’s worth.
It looks like this situation will come down to Williams’ preference and the amount of guaranteed money he can get. He turns 33 years old in July but obviously still has a few years of great football left in him.
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