49ers' Trent Williams: Inactive for Saturday night
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Williams (hamstring) is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
Williams played just one snap in the 49ers' Week 17 win over the Bears, and his absence for Saturday night's matchup is a huge blow for a 49ers squad that is attempting to acquire the NFC's top seed. Austen Pleasants is set to start at left tackle in Williams' absence.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Questionable to play Saturday
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Williams (hamstring) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Seahawks.
Williams was unable to practice at all this week after suffering a hamstring injury in the team's Week 17 win over the Bears. The offensive lineman appears to be trending towards an absence in Week 18, and if that's the case, Austen Pleasants would be a top candidate to draw the start at left tackle against Seattle.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Not practicing Tuesday
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Williams (hamstring) won't participate in practice Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Williams was hurt on the 49ers' first offensive play during Sunday's win over the Bears and never returned to the contest. While the All-Pro offensive tackle isn't going to practice Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Williams does have a chance to play Saturday against Seattle. The winner of that contest will secure the No. 1 playoff seed in the NFC and earn a first-round bye, so it stands to reason that Williams will do everything he can to be on the field.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Williams (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Bears.
Williams suffered a hamstring injury on the team's first offensive play of the game, and his status for the rest of the contest is now in question. In his absence, Austen Pleasants has taken over at left tackle versus Chicago.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Active for OTAs
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Williams (ankle) has been an active participant at the 49ers' OTAs, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Williams ended the 2024 campaign on injured reserve with an ankle injury, but he looks to be a full go ahead of the 2025 season. The left tackle remains one of the best in the league and he'll once again be protecting Brock Purdy's blind side this year in San Francisco.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Placed on injured reserve
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The 49ers placed Williams (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday.
Williams had missed San Francisco's past four games with a left ankle injury, and now that the 49ers have been eliminated from playoff contention, he'll be shut down for the final two contests. Spencer Burford is nursing a calf injury, but he would presumably start at left tackle Monday against the Lions if he's able to play.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Out for season
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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Williams (ankle) is out for the season, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Williams has been sidelined since Week 12 with an ankle injury, and he'll remain sidelined for the final two games of the season. The star left tackle's recovery has been slower than expected according to earlier reports from Shanahan, and the team's elimination from the playoffs likely meant they weren't going to rush him back. Jaylon Moore is set to finish out the season in place of Williams after already filling in for him the last four games.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Officially out Week 16
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Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Miami, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Williams' upcoming absence doesn't come as a surprise, as he remains unable to practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that the All-Pro left tackle's recovery has been slower than the team originally expected, and it's unclear when Williams may be able to return this season, if at all. Jaylon Moore started each of the past four weeks while Williams has been sidelined and presumably will do so again Sunday.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Recovery taking longer than usual
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Friday that Williams (ankle) is "trying to get back" and that his recovery has been "a lot slower than anticipated," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The All-Pro offensive lineman was sidelined for the 49ers' Week 15 loss to the Rams on Thursday night due to an ankle injury, but Shanahan's comments Friday indicate he may return at some point this season. Williams has now missed each of San Francisco's last four games, and Jaylon Moore is likely to continue protecting Brock Purdy's blindside until Williams has recovered.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Won't play vs. Buffalo
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Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Williams has been unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury, and he will be sidelined for a second straight game as a result. Jaylon Moore started at left tackle in Week 12 against the Packers, and he will likely do so again Sunday due to Williams' injury.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Not practicing Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Williams missed the 49ers' Week 12 loss to the Packers. Jaylon Moore got the start at left tackle in his place and would likely handle those duties again Sunday in Buffalo if Williams is unable to play.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Uphill battle to play Week 12
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Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, but he's viewed as a true game-time decision and may be facing an "uphill battle" to play, Jay Glazer reported on "Fox NFL Sunday."
Glazer's report conflicts with one earlier from Adam Schefter of ESPN, who suggested that the Niners were optimistic that Williams is going to be able to play. Official word on Williams' status will arrive when San Francisco posts its inactive list 90 minutes ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Trending toward playing Sunday
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Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, but the 49ers are optimistic that he'll be able to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Williams sat out all three of the 49ers' Week 12 practices with a sore ankle, but assuming he's able to make it through a pregame workout without incident, he'll fill his usual duties as the team's starting left tackle. Official word on Williams' status will arrive when the 49ers post their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Iffy for Week 12
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Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Williams has been held out of practice all week due to a lingering ankle issue, though the 49ers will likely wait and see how he's feeling early Sunday before revealing his status when they post the inactive list 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. If Williams doesn't end up playing, Jaylon Moore would be the top candidate to start at left tackle.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Dealing with soreness
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Williams is dealing with soreness related to his ongoing ankle issue, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said he appreciated Williams battling through the injury during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks, per Inman. The starting left tackle had been questionable heading into the game. Williams has started all 10 games this season for the 49ers.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Appears likely to play Sunday
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Williams (ankle) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but the 49ers are optimistic that he'll be available to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The ankle issue kept Williams from practicing Friday and resulted in him carrying a designation into the weekend, but he plans to test out the injury during pregame warmups Sunday, and if all goes well, he'll get the green light to suit up. Look for official word on the star left tackle's status to arrive 90 minutes prior to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, when the 49ers will release their inactive list.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Questionable for Week 11
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Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Williams was held out of practice Friday, though he was listed as being out due to an ankle issue and rest, indicating that he should be able to play Sunday, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Activated Monday
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The 49ers lifted Williams' roster exemption ahead of Monday night's game against the Jets.
Williams had been holding out for a new contract, but after agreeing to terms with the 49ers on Tuesday, he's been added to San Francisco's active roster just in time for the team's regular-season opener Monday. Expect the All-Pro offensive lineman to protect Brock Purdy's blindside as the year progresses.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Continues holdout
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Williams plans to continue his holdout until his contract is addressed, putting his Week 1 availability into question, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Williams has accrued non-rescindable $50,000 fines for each missed day of training camp. Plus, he'll be docked a game check for each of the three preseason contests his holdout covered. He presumably expects to make up that money and then some upon reaching an agreement with the 49ers, after fellow offensive tackles Tristan Wirfs and Penei Sewell reached $28 million per year on their respective contracts this offseason. Williams has three years remaining on a six-year, $138 million contract ($23m AAV) and is scheduled for a $20.5 million base salary in 2024 and $22.5 million in 2025.
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49ers' Trent Williams: Set to play in 2024
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Williams confirmed that he won't retire and will play in 2024, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
While Williams had already stated that he planned to play in 2024, the 35-year-old confirmed that he will wait at least another year to retire. Williams is under contract with San Francisco through 2026, and he should continue to help anchor their offensive line next season.
