While all eyes are on Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers, another member of the NFC champs was absent from the practice field for the opening day of practice at training camp on Wednesday.
While Aiyuk was watching from the sideline, Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams was not on the field on Wednesday. Following practice, Kyle Shanahan told reporters Williams is holding out from camp for contract reasons.
Via @RapSheet on Twitter:
#49ers coach Kyle Shanahan tells reporters that Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams is not practicing for contract reasons, as he joins Brandon Aiyuk among SF players wanting a raise.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 24, 2024
After landing in San Francisco with a trade from the Washington Commanders, Williams signed a six-year $138.06 million contract extension with the 49ers. Heading into the 2024-25 season, all of the guaranteed money on Williams’ contract has been paid out.
Williams still has three years left on his contract with the 49ers. The 36-year-old star tackle is set to make $20.8 million as his base salary during the 2024-25 season.
Williams is now subject to mandatory fines for missing training camp.
The former Oklahoma Sooner has been a first-team All-Pro for the last three seasons. He has also been named to 11 Pro Bowls in his career.
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