By , Kerouac Smith
Published April 28, 2016
The return of nose tackle Ian Williams was one of the few bright spots in a dismal 2015 season for the San Francisco 49ers.
Now, he'll be a highlight of their offseason, too, agreeing to a five-year deal to stay in the Bay Area, according to multiple reports.
Williams, 26, joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2011, after a standout career at Notre Dame.
He played sparingly his first two years with the team but became a starter in 2013, only to see his season end early because of a broken ankle. In 2014, he started nine games before suffering a broken leg.
But Williams, who was tabbed as one of the team captains, started all 16 games in 2015 and finished with 65 tackles and a sack.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/report-49ers-agree-to-5-year-deal-to-retain-nose-tackle-ian-williams