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Trent Williams finalizing deal, Christian McCaffrey returning to practice as 49ers get whole before Jets showdown
By Erich Richter,
9 hours ago
The 49ers might be at full strength for the Jets after all.
San Francisco got a double dose of positive news on Tuesday morning with reports that stud left tackle Trent Williams is ending his holdout and signing a new deal, while star running back Christian McCaffrey is returning to practice later in the day after missing time with a calf strain.
That makes both likely to play on Monday when the 49ers play host to Aaron Rodgers and the Jets on “Monday Night Football” after wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk also signed a new deal with the team last week to end his volatile holdout.
Williams returned to San Francisco to sign his new contract, his agency, Elite Loyalty Sports , confirmed Tuesday on social media.
The 49ers’ negotiations with Aiyuk and Williams played out in dramatic fashion — particularly in Aiyuk’s case — all offseason before getting done near the finish line.
Eleven-time Pro-Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are trying to finalize a deal, per league sources. Williams returned to the Bay Area last night, according to his brother @fredro_silver . A deal appears close. pic.twitter.com/psjwnYgGih
Williams, 36, signed a six-year, $138 million contract in 2021, making him the highest-paid left tackle in NFL history.
He’s since been relegated to the sixth-highest salary in the league while making the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons as the blindside blocker for Jimmy Garoppolo and now Brock Purdy.
San Francisco has enjoyed significant success thanks to Williams, including a wild 6.05 yards per carry when rushing behind Williams. The 49ers average just 4.45 yards per carry on all other running plays.
McCaffrey, who totaled 2,023 yards and 21 touchdowns last season for the NFC champions, is often the benefit of Williams’ ability.
Christian McCaffrey will be happy to see Trent Williams return to the 49ers offense. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
With Williams and Aiyuk’s return to the team, the 49ers moved from 3.5-point favorites to four-point favorites on DraftKings .
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