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Graziano: Don't be surprised if 49ers' Trent Williams misses regular-season games

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Head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted that he is preparing the San Francisco 49ers to take the field against the New York Jets in their Week 1 matchup at Levi's Stadium without two of their offensive stars - Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk. Shanahan has to plan for the worst-case scenario, given the lack of progress in contract negotiations with both players.

Aiyuk continues to hold out from practice despite hope that he might have been on the field for Wednesday's session as the 49ers began preparations for their opener. Meanwhile, Williams isn't even with the team. He is holding out for a restructured deal that includes more guaranteed money and likely one that would elevate him among the highest-paid offensive linemen.

With little urgency on Williams' side, ESPN's Dan Graziano suggests that the All-Pro tackle could miss regular-season games over his contract dispute.

"Williams is determined not to play on his current contract, and so far, there doesn't seem to have been much, if any, progress on adjusting it to his satisfaction," Graziano wrote in a feature for ESPN. "The 49ers open their season in 11 days, and Williams is 36 years old and hasn't been to camp. Even if the two sides get this figured out this weekend, it might be too much to ask him to be ready in time to face the Jets on Monday night in Week 1. And if they don't get it worked out in the next couple of days, the holdout could last beyond Week 1."

 

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When asked if Williams, who has already paved the way to a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection, has threatened retirement during negotiations, general manager John Lynch responded, "I'm not getting into that. I've always said that personal conversations and things like that aren't ever going to be shared."

While that's not an admission, it's not a denial either. These negotiations have been challenging for the 49ers, and the relentless questions surrounding them must have taken a toll.

There is a sense of urgency on the 49ers' side. Williams isn't just the team's best offensive lineman; the talent drop-off behind him—and at every other spot along the offensive front—is significant. Williams elevates the entire unit, which is crucial when you have a rising star like 24-year-old quarterback Brock Purdy behind center.

"Williams remains the best in the league at what he does, and he seems to be counting on the idea that the Niners aren't the same team without him," Graziano continued. "Williams missed three games last season; the Niners lost all three of them and scored exactly 17 points in each. They scored at least 27 points in every other game they played last regular season, except the Christmas night loss to Baltimore and the Week 18 loss to the Rams, in which they played their backups. The Jets' defensive front could have a fun opener if Williams isn't on the field.

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Kyle Shanahan has concerning admission about Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams

By Jeff Smith  |  Last updated 8/29/24
 

Any positivity surrounding potential contract extensions for Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams sounds like it'll be paused for the time being. With Week 1 just around the corner, the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan are giving their full attention to the New York Jets, and rightfully so.

The status for Week 1 of both Aiyuk and Williams remains up in the air. On Wednesday, Shanahan was asked about both players and admitted he hadn't spoken to Williams recently while Aiyuk was nowhere to be seen during practice.

As Pro Football Talk revealed, Shanahan did say he was optimistic about things working out with Williams but also stated he's focused on preparing for a Week 1 matchup without either player.

“I’m optimistic that things will work out with Trent,” Shanahan said. “I’m not sitting here knowing what day it will be. I mean, we’re getting close to playing a game. So, like, my mind is completely on preparing for a game without those guys. But I feel when two sides want to get a deal done, usually it happens.”

There has been no public update on contract talks from virtually anyone in the organization, or from either player. Aiyuk appeared to be trending toward wearing a different uniform in 2024, and it remains to be seen if there's a realistic chance that a trade could still pan out involving the wide receiver.

Regardless, Shanahan and the 49ers have to prepare for Week 1 with the players in attendance, and the chances of either Aiyuk or Williams playing continue to decline by the day.

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The 49ers and Aiyuk completed an at-times contentious contract negotiation by agreeing to a new four-year, $120 million deal, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported Thursday, citing sources.

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49ers signed WR Brandon Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million extension.
 
In a saga that produced more rumors and cryptic social media posts than any contract standoff in recent memory, Aiyuk ends up back where he started. He — understandably — failed to net CeeDee Lamb or Justin Jefferson money, but he’s now in line with Amon-Ra St. Brown. Although he’s probably just shy of being a true alpha, Aiyuk is in the right place at the right time in Kyle Shanahan’s ultra-efficient offense. He’s a safe bet in the WR10-14 range for weekend drafters even after barely practicing this summer. Only 26 years old, Aiyuk should remain a strong Dynasty asset for at least the next 2-3 years.
 
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