The Kansas City Chiefs Are Quietly Circling One of Football's Best Left Tackles, and It Could Get Messy
The Kansas City Chiefs are keeping a close eye on the San Francisco 49ers' left tackle situation, and if contract negotiations fall apart, they're ready to make a move. According to Jason La Canfora on April 6, Kansas City would be "ready to pounce" in a trade if Trent Williams and the 49ers can't reach a new deal. This isn't casual interest either. The fact that the Chiefs would pursue a veteran tackle despite investing a first-round pick in Josh Simmons signals real intent.
The 49ers Created This Opening Themselves
San Francisco declined to exercise a $10 million option bonus that Williams was due on March 20, which bumped his 2026 salary cap hit to around $47 million. That's a red flag. The 49ers say they're not overly concerned and planned to rework the deal before the draft, but talks have stalled. GM John Lynch was optimistic in March, saying the team felt "on the precipice of something good happening," but no agreement has been finalized yet. That delay is exactly what keeps the Chiefs' phone lines buzzing.
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Kansas City's Left Tackle Problem Has Been Years in the Making
This isn't the first time the Chiefs have chased Williams. They finished second in the sweepstakes back in 2021 before San Francisco signed him to a six-year, $138.1 million contract. Since then, Kansas City's tackle situation has been a nightmare. They rotated multiple starters in 2025, including Joe Thuney, who shifted outside. Josh Simmons, their first-round pick last year, missed time for personal reasons and then suffered a season-ending wrist injury on Thanksgiving. That uncertainty has the Chiefs hunting for veteran help once again.
If San Francisco's negotiations break down, Kansas City finally gets its shot at the elite left tackle they've been chasing for years. The clock is ticking on both sides.
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