49ers Family Rallies Around Trent Williams After Devastating Loss
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – A heartbreaking loss has gripped the San Francisco 49ers family. Left tackle Trent Williams and his wife, Sondra, are mourning the stillbirth of their son, Trenton Jr., who passed away at 35 weeks gestation on November 24th.
This tragedy comes just weeks after teammate Charvarius Ward shared the loss of his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy.
Sondra Williams shared the tragic news on her Instagram, revealing that Trenton Jr. was diagnosed with trisomy 13, a rare genetic disorder.
"Thank God for allowing us to bond for 35 weeks and for me to birth you so I could hold you in my arms," she wrote. "I’m at peace knowing you will never have to suffer."
The news deeply affected the 49ers organization, particularly head coach Kyle Shanahan. "It’s something that happened last week and he was there at the hospital with her and got to meet him and say bye," Shanahan shared in a Monday press conference. "And then he had to cremate him on Friday. He’s been dealing with that and he’s working through it. We’re all just trying to be here for him through it all."
Shanahan’s voice trembled with emotion as he spoke about the team’s support during these painful times. "It’s hard as a coach. It’s hard as a friend, it’s hard as a family member. It’s hard for everybody. But we spend a lot of time with each other. That’s what’s cool about a football team. Whatever you go through, the good or the bad, we go through it together."
While Trent Williams has been sidelined recently with a left ankle injury, his absence carries added weight given this profound personal loss.
As Williams and his family navigate this unimaginable grief, the unwavering support of the 49ers community offers a source of strength and solace during this challenging time. The team, already rallying around Ward in his own devastating loss, is once again demonstrating the true meaning of brotherhood and shared purpose.