Trent Williams says Myles Garrett’s signing forces NFC West linemen to rethink their game plans. The veteran left tackle noted that the new edge rusher could change how the 49ers, Cardinals and Seahawks attack the trenches.
Williams, a nine‑time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer, pointed to Garrett’s recent output: a sack and three quarterback hits in the 49ers’ 26‑18 win over the Browns last season, compared with just one hit in the Browns’ 19‑17 victory in 2023. Garrett still owns the single‑season sack record at 23 and has piled up 125.5 career sacks, according to league data. The move was highlighted by analysts as a catalyst for shifting gap assignments and interior pressure schemes.
Beyond the X’s and O’s, the comment hints at broader impacts on contract talks and draft priorities across the division. Teams may now prioritize interior linemen with stronger pass‑block sets to counter the added edge threat. For the full analysis, read how Garrett’s arrival reshapes the NFC West.
