Williams returning for at least 2025 changes the way the 49ers can attack their offseason. If he wasn’t going to return, they may turn all their resources toward finding his long-term replacement to protect quarterback Brock Purdy’s blind side.

Trent Williams dealt with hardships on and off the field during the 2024 NFL season, but the 49ers fully expect their star left tackle to be back on the gridiron in 2025. "No, Trent's doing well," Lynch told reporters Wednesday when asked if he has any concerns about Williams playing next season.

GM John Lynch said LT Trent Williams is in the plans for San Francisco in 2025 and is not considering retirement, per Matt Barrows. Lynch added the

There have been 58 Super Bowls played in NFL history, and somehow, there are still 12 teams that have yet to win a Lombardi Trophy. However, that number could be going down by one this year and that's because there are five teams in the playoffs that will have a chance to end their Super Bowl drought.

NFL playoffs 14-team field is set. The final goal is to make it to New Orleans, where Super Bowl 59 will be played. The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions each represent the top seeds in the AFC and NFC,