Another day, another update concerning the contract situations in San Francisco. According to Cam Inman of The Mercury News, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave updates on the team’s ongoing negotiations today. While one update lacked an abundance of new information, Shanahan seemed to hint that the other could be on its way to a resolution. 
Star offensive tackle Trent Williams has been committed to his holdout as the 36-year-old pushes for a new deal that improves upon the figures he’s currently stuck with until 2027. Our most recent update showed that Williams’ camp had been contacted by the team as they attempted to appease his dissatisfaction.
In an interview on KNBR, Shanahan told his interviewers, “I’ve had some contact with (Williams). It’s been good to talk to him. I know we’re negotiating hard. Nothing new to add, but hopefully it’s getting close.”
Williams’ presence on the field is far too impactful for the 49ers to risk not starting the season with him in uniform, especially with star running back Christian McCaffrey coming off an injury. With the team’s lack of experienced depth on the offensive line, especially at tackle, it doesn’t seem likely that they’ll allow Williams to sit out for much longer.
Now, to the other situation: the hold-in of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Unfortunately, Shanahan’s update on the Aiyuk-negotiations were far less informative. “Oh, so much has changed,” Shanahan joked to open his most recent explanation of the situation. “No, no new updates. I’m sorry to keep being boring with that, but I wish I was saying something different, but nothing’s changed yet.”
We’ve gotten so many conflicting reports concerning the slow-but-seemingly-sure progress of an extension for the young wide receiver. Whether they’re still far apart or getting close, the situation seems to be improving. The 49ers continue to work to hold on to Aiyuk, while Pittsburgh waits patiently across the table, tapping the offer sheet that the Steelers submitted so long ago.
If San Francisco ever gets their players in camp, what will PFR write about?
Actual football season is mercifully soon.
It’s astounding that players sign long-term contracts and almost immediately want the terms changed. You signed the damn thing.
I know especially since the owners are forced to honor those contracts and can’t rip them up at any time. These players are WAY out of line!
Nice comment, Marxist yokel. Player contracts are honored by the team, they cannot just cut a player and not pay them. Contract is a contract. If a guy gets cut he’s still getting paid. You are probably confused by the media falsely reporting the terms of deals with “non guaranteed” money added to the actual contract value.
Not sure who you thought this comment was going to fool.
It’s been a nightmare off-season for Lynch, who will now move on to the Purdy deal – after Purdy looked lost on the field without all his stars last week.
Name another starting QB who played the preseason without a single starter and looked good. Stupid is as stupid does, it would seem.
Enjoy rooting for a team that thinks preseason matters. Us Niners fans will still be cheering on our team come February, while you’re sulking at home talking about Purdy needing stars.
LOL @ you
Your name is sad. Tell me you’re a sad democrat without telling me you’re a sad democrat. Loser.