San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch expressed confidence the team and perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams are "on the same page" regarding a contract extension. Speaking at the NFL combine, Lynch cited recent productive meetings with Williams and his agent as the early free agency negotiating window approaches in two weeks. The team faces significant urgency to restructure Williams' current deal, which carries a $38.84 million salary cap hit for 2026.

Williams, 38 years old, is entering the final year of his contract with no guaranteed money remaining. Despite his age, he remains a premier player, earning a 12th Pro Bowl selection in 2025. The 49ers have no clear successor, making a separation financially daunting; releasing him would create over $34.15 million in dead money. His desire to play until 40 complicates a long-term pact, but a short extension seems likely to provide cap relief.

In other personnel news, Lynch welcomed former executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah back to the 49ers' front office in a personnel role. Adofo-Mensah, the Vikings' former GM, previously spent seven seasons with San Francisco. Lynch also confirmed an extension for long snapper Jon Weeks and stated the team will not franchise kicker Eddy Pineiro but continues to pursue a new contract with him.