Look who’s on The Herd with Colin Cowherd show—it’s Tom Brady. The NFL legend couldn’t hold himself after the latest development in the San Francisco 49ers locker room. Brady had a humorous talk with Cowherd regarding the 49ers tackle Trent Williams.

Brady did show his admiration for Williams, saying, “I’d be driving him to work every day if I was a quarterback.” He emphasized the importance of Williams to the 49ers, calling him the “best protector in the NFL” and a “matchup advantage” every time he steps on the field. The 47-year-old emphasized Williams’ crucial role in San Francisco’s offense, especially in the run game, stating, “Having Trent in there, it’s just an entirely different offense.”

When the topic is Trent Williams, how can we not talk of the contract holdout! To this, Tom Brady pointed out the anxiety it caused within the team. He jokingly said, “If you knew you had Trent Williams and he didn’t play, would it get in your head?” His comments underline just how critical the tackle is to the Niners’ success, both in pass protection and run blocking.

The 36-year-old, an 11-time Pro Bowler, had been absent from training camp as he wished a restructured contract with more guaranteed money. His holdout came at a crucial time, when the Niners, were also dealing with Brandon Aiyuk’s contract issues. While Aiyuk took a “hold-in” approach by attending camp but not practicing, Williams remained absent for a considerable time.

As Tom Brady’s comments suggest, having Williams back would be a huge boost for the 49ers, both mentally and on the field. A sigh of relief for the 49ers fans as well. Nevertheless, dust will settle on his contract saga, ahead of the season opener.

Trent Williams ends holdout: A new deal sealed with 49ers just in time for the season opener

After ͏weeks of speculation and a tense holdout, is All͏-Pro Trent Williams finally back with͏ th͏e 49͏ers? Yes! This news͏ comes in at a great time f͏or t͏he Ni͏ners since they are͏ gear͏ing up for the ͏season opener against the Ne͏w York Jets.͏ The͏ star OT reportedly demanded a contract͏ that better reflected his status͏ as one of N͏FL’s elite offensive linemen. His͏ 2021͏ deal ranked͏ him sixth in average salary, despite ͏being the league’s top player at͏ ͏his position.

The first hint that the tackle was nearing a return came when his brother, Fredrick Williams, posted a video on Instagram of his brother boarding a plane back to the Bay Area, with the caption as, “Year 15, let’s get it!” This was enough to send waves of excitement through social media, signaling that a resolution was on the horizon.

The final confirmation came when Elite Loyalty Sports, the agency representing Williams, made a X post on Tuesday. The post highlighted the return of star tackle to San Francisco to finalize a new deal. Though the details are pending, the deal is set to elevate Williams’ earnings to match his elite performance.

The 36-year-old’s return couldn’t come at a better time for the 49ers. His presence on the field is critical, especially after a preseason marked by uncertainty. As NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo noted, “Williams’ impact on the 49ers’ offensive line cannot be overstated.” His absence in 2023 led to a significant drop in the team’s offensive output, underlining his importance.

With Williams back in ͏the fold, the 4͏9ers can now focus͏ ͏on their quest͏ ͏for ͏a ͏Super Bowl,͏ bolstered by ͏the return of their cornerstone ͏left tackle.