Trent Williams has made history by being selected as a team captain for the seventh time by the San Francisco 49ers, as announced on Monday. This milestone makes him the first player in NFL history to serve as a captain for at least seven seasons with two different teams, having previously held the role with the Washington Redskins, now known as the Washington Commanders.
The 49ers have kept the same eight captains from last year, which includes Williams along with players such as George Kittle, Fred Warner, Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian McCaffrey, and Deommodore Lenoir.
Williams, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl 12 times and has earned First Team All-Pro honors three times, started his NFL journey in 2010 with Washington, where he was a captain for seven years. His leadership has garnered him respect from teammates across both franchises.
The 49ers will kick off their 2026 NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, with Williams aiming to further his legacy on the field.