SEATTLE — The 49ers will head into the 2026 offseason with a much more certain future than they did just one season ago.
After the team’s disappointing 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, both Trent Williams and Kyle Juszczyk confirmed they are planning to return to the Bay Area for at least another season.
“Yes, that’s accurate,” Williams said when he was asked if he would be back.
The All-Pro left tackle will be 38 by the time the 49ers’ next training camp begins and arguably still is playing some of his best football.
Williams, who notched his 12th Pro Bowl selection this season is invigorated by the young members of the team that helped the team make it as far as the divisional round.
“[This season] was extremely special to me because I’ve never been part of a team that was so behind the eight-ball that just found a way to compete every week,” Williams said postgame. “We went against so many rosters that were fully loaded while we were playing with guys who we got a week ago, two weeks ago.
“I’m just proud of this team. We have a lot of young guys who contributed a lot to our success and they have really really bright futures. I’m really proud of this team. It didn’t go the way we wanted it to, but the future is really bright.
After the game Juszczyk, who went through a contract roller coaster during the offseason also confirmed his return.
“I still feel great, I’m still having fun,” Juszczyk said. “And I’ve played a whole season of post season games too so it’s really like a 14-year career.”
The 10-time Pro Bowl selection might be nearly 35-years-old, but still loves the game of football, especially in coach Kyle Shanahan’s system where he is an all-purpose player. With tight end George Kittle’s injury early in the season, the fullback added tight-end responsibilities to his resume. Juszczyk still has over $3 million in guaranteed money on his two-year contract he signed this season.
San Francisco also has all its stars in line for a return, with extensions in place for Kittle, linebacker Fred Warner and quarterback Brock Purdy. With all the team captains in line for a return, the future of the team definitely is looking positive.