49ers OT Trent Williams, wife Sondra announce death of newborn son

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams and his wife, Sondra, made the unfortunate announcement that their son, Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr., was stillborn on Nov. 24.

She took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news: “My firstborn and only son, I’ve always wanted you, but God wanted and needed you more,” Sondra Williams 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.”

Sondra Williams was originally pregnant with twins, however she lost a child earlier in the pregnancy, per Jospeh Zucker of Bleacher Report. Additionally, she revealed Trenton Jr. was diagnosed with Trisomy 13, a chromosome disorder that can physical and intellectual difficulties after birth, Zucker noted.

Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr. was the first son the couple had together. The Williams family has three daughters, per Bleacher Report.

Moreover, Williams has missed the last two games of the 49ers’ season with an ankle injury. San Francisco hasn’t fared as well as they would’ve liked without his presence, which is to be expected, as the 36-year-old remains arguably the best offensive tackle in the entire NFL.

Time will tell when Trent Williams is back on the field, but the thoughts and prayers of the football world are with him, his wife Sondra Williams and their entire family.