San Francisco 49ers star Trent Williams is facing an off-field legal issue just weeks before the start of the new NFL season. According to a report from TMZ, a car company has filed a lawsuit against the veteran offensive tackle over alleged unpaid lease payments for a 2018 Porsche 911.
The lawsuit, filed by OpenRoad Auto Group, claims Williams signed a four-year lease for the Porsche in August 2021 and made only the first two payments, totaling $10,617.26, through bank withdrawals. The company alleges Williams then closed the account, leaving the remaining 46 payments unpaid. The dispute comes from the same year Williams signed a six-year, $138.06 million extension with San Francisco that made him the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman at the time.
Trent Williams Faces Lawsuit Over Allegedly Unpaid Porsche Lease
Trent Williams is facing a lawsuit from OpenRoad Auto Group over an allegedly unpaid lease for a 2018 Porsche 911. The Washington-based car dealer claims Williams agreed to a 48-month lease in 2021, with payments scheduled through August 2025, but allegedly stopped paying after making only the first two installments totaling $10,617.26.
According to the company, Williams had authorized automatic withdrawals from his bank account for the lease payments but allegedly closed the account soon after. OpenRoad also claims it no longer knows where the Porsche is, suggesting the vehicle may have been sold to another dealership and eventually passed on to a different owner. The company says Williams owes $244,199.28 in overdue payments, along with additional fees and costs.
OpenRoad has accused Williams of breach of contract and fraud as part of the legal action. The dispute comes despite the 49ers star recently securing a significant payday, with Williams signing a two-year, $50 million contract extension with San Francisco in April.
Trent Williams’ 49ers Status Ahead of the 2026 NFL Season
The lawsuit comes as the 49ers begin training camp while already dealing with several injury concerns, including a recent setback involving a key wide receiver. The off-field situation adds another storyline to a team preparing for the start of the 2026 season, with Williams, 37, still regarded as one of the NFL’s premier offensive tackles and a 11-time Pro Bowl selection.
Despite the legal dispute, Williams is expected to remain San Francisco’s starting left tackle when the regular season begins next month. The lawsuit’s outcome could depend on whether the two sides reach a settlement or continue with further legal proceedings, but there is currently no indication that it will affect Williams’ role on the field.
