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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Officially out Week 16
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.
Recovery taking longer than usual
Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Friday that Williams (ankle) is "trying to get back" and 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.
Sidelined for Week 15
Williams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Williams is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game in Thursday night's divisional matchup due to an ankle injury sustained in November. Jaylon Moore is projected to continue serving as San Francisco's top left tackle until Williams recovers from the issue.
Ruled out for Week 14
Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Chicago. Williams will sit out his third straight contest after again missing practice all week. He's also dealing with a family tragedy on top of the injury. Jaylon Moore will get another start at left tackle for San Francisco.
Still tending to injury
Willims (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Williams has been tending to an ankle injury for multiple weeks now and it has caused him to miss the 49ers' last two games. He'll likely need to get on the practice field in some capacity Thursday or Friday if he's going to suit up against the Bears on Sunday.
Won't play vs. Buffalo
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.
Not practicing Wednesday
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.
Inactive for Week 12
Williams (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. There were conflicting reports on whether Williams would be able to play through an ankle injury that kept him out of practice all week, but Williams will be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Jaylon Moore is expected to start at left tackle in Williams' absence, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
Uphill battle to play Week 12
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.