San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) is ready and motivated to play in 2025. "Trent is playing. Trent is ready, he's motivated," Lynch said. Williams is entering his age-37 and missed the final six games of last year while on Injured Reserve due to ankle and heel injuries, so it was fair to wonder whether he would be coming back for his 15th year in the NFL. Hey may not play out the final two years on his deal with San Francisco, but it's great news for quarterback Brock Purdy and the rest of the offense that Williams appears ready to suit up in 2025. Williams ended up playing in only 10 games (his fewest since 2017 with Washington) for the 49ers, the first time since 2011 that he wasn't named to the Pro Bowl and the first time since 2020 he wasn't a first-team All-Pro selection.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on a conference call with the media on Monday that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will miss the team's final two games of the regular season. Williams hasn't played since Week 11 and will end up missing the final seven games of the 2024 campaign due to an ankle injury that took much longer to heal than the team was expecting. And with the Niners being officially eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday, there is no reason for the team to bring the veteran 11-time Pro Bowler back for meaningless games. The 36-year-old's injury-plagued season was one of many frustrating situations with the 49ers and some of their key players in 2024. Williams also dealt with the tragic death of his son this year. Jaylon Moore will protect quarterback Brock Purdy's blind side in the last two games.
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) has been ruled out yet again for the Week 16 contest this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium against the Miami Dolphins. This will be the fifth straight game that the All-Pro left tackle has missed due to an ankle injury that is taking a lot longer to heal than originally expected. The 36-year-old veteran offensive lineman has also dealt with the tragic death of his son this year, so it's been a rough season for him all around. Given the 49ers' slim chances of making the playoffs with only three regular-season games remaining, there's a good chance we won't se Williams again this year. Jaylon Moore is fully expected to continue starting at left tackle in place of Williams, which is obviously a downgrade for quarterback Brock Purdy and the entire Niners offense. Williams' next chance to suit up will come in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) may not be back for the rest of the season. Shanahan said that if Williams was healthy, he would be playing. However, with the 49ers looking unlikely to make the postseason, it's possible we won't see Williams over the final three games of the year. The 36-year-old is also dealing with the tragic death of his son this year, and his recovery from an ankle injury has taken a lot longer than anticipated. Williams has missed each of the team's last four games and missed yet another practice on Wednesday. As things currently stand, we'd be surprised if he was active in Week 16 versus the Miami Dolphins, which is more bad news for a Niners offense that failed to score a touchdown in last week's loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams.
According to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press, San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran left tackle has been unable to practice all week and will now miss his fourth-straight contest. As a result, Jaylon Moore will get the start once again. The 49ers could also be without running back Isaac Guerendo (foot) which could hinder their overall output on Thursday. In addition, with a potentially depleted running game, fantasy managers should expect Brock Purdy to see an increase in passing attempts, which could set up his pass catchers for productive showings, especially facing a Los Angeles secondary that has allowed the 11th-most PPR points to opposing WRs.
Trent Williams Ruled Out, Nick Bosa Doubtful For Week 14
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) has officially been ruled out for the Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, while defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) is considered doubtful to play. Williams will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury, and he's also been grieving the loss of his son, so it's unclear when the All-Pro left tackle will actually return. The Niners next play next Thursday night in a divisional battle against the Los Angeles Rams. It's bad news for a Niners offense that will be without running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) for the rest of the season, and possibly Jordan Mason (ankle) as well. Meanwhile, Bosa is likely to miss his third straight game. The 27-year-old hasn't practiced since getting injured in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite Bosa's absence, the Niners defense/special teams is stream-worthy against a banged-up Bears offense.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Monday that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal), who has missed the last couple of games due to a left-ankle injury, spent much of last week grieving the loss of his son. Williams and his wife, Sondra, had a son, Trenton Jr., who was stillborn on Nov. 24. Cornerback Charvarius Ward and his wife also lost their one-year-old daughter due to heart problems this year, with Ward sitting out three games as a result. "He's been dealing with that and he's working through it. We're all just trying to be here for him through it all," Shanahan said about Williams. The 36-year-old is uncertain to play in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears this Sunday. After a Super Bowl appearance last year, the Niners just have never found their stride in 2024 and have dealt with injuries to key players, most notably running back Christian McCaffrey (knee).
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. He had been listed as questionable and will ultimately miss his first game of the 2024 season. San Francisco finds itself heavily shorthanded against Green Bay with Williams joining Brock Purdy (shoulder) and Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) on the 49ers' list of inactive players. Jaylon Moore will likely start at left tackle in Williams' absence.
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Williams has sat out practice all week but is still expected to suit up this weekend. The organization is hopeful that Williams can work through his ankle soreness during pregame warmups. The loss of Williams would be another blow to an already banged up 49ers roster. Jaylon Moore is listed as second on the depth chart, so he figures to start if Williams is unable to play.
The San Francisco 49ers will be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and they could also be without starting left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), as he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Williams played through the ankle injury in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks and was pretty sore following the game. The 36-year-old has yet to miss a game in 2024, but the Niners may be forced to sit him out to let his ankle heal heading into next week's showdown against the Buffalo Bills. The Niners' offense will already be facing a serious downgrade with Brandon Allen starting under center, and things could get worse if they don't have Williams at left tackle. The Packers' defense/special teams unit will be a sneaky streaming option this weekend.
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