The San Francisco 49ers and Trent Williams have not been able to solve their contract stalemate, as the veteran offensive lineman is set to have a cap number of almost $47 million after the Niners declined to exercise a $10 million roster bonus.

Adjusting his contract would lower that cap hit and likely add guaranteed money to a contract that currently has none, per Pro Football Talk. However, nothing appears to be imminent on this front.

Amid this concerning issue, former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman weighed in on whether San Francisco would be willing to cut ties with Williams this offseason.

“I think they’ve gotten frustrated, not with Trent Williams, but just with the dead‑money situation that they’ve run into year after year,” Sherman said on the March 26 edition of “The Richard Sherman Podcast.”

“I think they’ve been among the top dead‑money teams for the last few years because of Javon Hargrave’s contract, Deebo Samuel, and so many other guys that they’ve had to part ways with for whatever reason.

“They’re trying to get away from that. I don’t think they want to throw more dead money into the future. I think they’re trying to take their licks now. Again, I haven’t talked to John [Lynch] or Kyle [Shanahan], but I obviously don’t see them getting rid of Trent Williams.”

Could Trent Williams Begin to Lose Leverage?

Moreover, Sherman believes that Williams has leverage in this situation with the 49ers. Nonetheless, as time passes, the veteran offensive lineman loses it, which is why the former player doesn’t see either party wanting to part ways.

“Trent feels like he has a tremendous amount of leverage,” Sherman added. “Obviously, the longer these negotiations go on, the less leverage I think Trent has because teams are going to spend the money. They’re going to pay guys, they’re going to start to plan for next year, they’re going to start to think, ‘Hey, this situation’s done.’

“Teams can’t just create $30 million in cap space out of nowhere. Some teams can, but the contenders usually have a tight cap situation. I think this situation is going to get rectified. Obviously, it’s been a bit of a distraction this offseason, but both sides want to be here. Both sides want Trent Williams in San Francisco, and that’s something I believe, and I think that’s what’s going to ultimately happen.”

Should the 49ers Pursue Joey Bosa to Bolster Pass Rush?

Aside from the Williams situation, there’s speculation that the 49ers could be an ideal landing spot for veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa, as San Francisco could use that production from the older Bosa. However, Grant Cohn, who covers the 49ers for On SI, says that he doesn’t fit the profile that defensive coordinator Raheem Morris wants.

“I just don’t think the 49ers are interested in Joey Bosa,“ Cohn said on March 24 on his YouTube channel. “Maybe Nick is. Maybe Cheryl Bosa is interested in this, you know, teaming together. I just don’t see why Raheem Morris would want it. Seems like what Raheem Morris is looking for is a very specific type of player, an outside linebacker. That is not Joey Bosa.

“The way Raheem Morris usually coaches his defense, I’m not a Raheem Morris expert, but I’ve followed him when he was in the NFC West with the Rams. He was a head coach. He wants guys on the edge who can drop into coverage. That’s a necessary skill; it’s part of his scheme when he’s calling coverages and blitzes.

“He wants guys on the edge who can drop into coverage, not once a season but two or three times a game. He already has one edge guy who can’t do that in Nick Bosa.”