The San Francisco 49ers released a statement on the passing of Trent Williams’ son.
“The 49ers mourn the passing of Trent Williams’ son and send him and his family all our love,” the 49ers posted on social medial. “Always in it all together.”
The social media post came with a quote from head coach Kyle Shanahan, who was asked about the tragic death during a conference call with reporters on Monday.
“When you’ve got to deal with tragedies like this, it’s hard as a coach, it’s hard as a friend, it’s hard as a family member, it’s hard for everybody,” Shanahan said. “But we spend a lot of time with each other and that’s what’s cool about a football team. Whatever you go through, the good or the bad, we go through it together.”
Williams’ wife, Sondra, announced on Instagram on Sunday, Dec. 1 that their son Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr. was stillborn on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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‘My firstborn and only son, I’ve always wanted you, but God wanted and needed you more,” she wrote. “Knowing you are in Heaven with your Great-Aunt Vivian and that you will Always be our Guardian Angel brings me great comfort in the midst of all this sorrow.
‘My heart is heavy. Being home without you in my arms has been quite an adjustment. Knowing I will never be able to watch you grow older alongside your sisters has my eyes filled with tears.”
Williams is widely regarded as one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. The 36-year-old is an 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro.
