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Mykel Williams has practice window opened for the injury-riddled 49ers

The injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers moved a step closer to getting a key player back for a change with the team opening the practice window for defensive end Mykel Williams

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Week 4 Thompson (ankle) won't play in San Francisco's Week 4 matchup versus the Broncos, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Thompson is in line to miss a second consecutive game due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered during the Week 2 win over the Dolphins. While there's currently no timetable for his return, his next chance to play will be the Week 6 matchup against Seattle.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined versus Arizona Thompson (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Thompson suffered a high-ankle sprain in the 35-13 victory over the Dolphins in Week 2. While nothing has been made official, an injury of this nature likely means he will miss more time moving ahead. The rookie appeared in both of the 49ers' games to begin the 2026 campaign, amassing four total tackles (one solo).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa will miss a few games after hurting his calf

San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa injured his calf warming up for practice earlier this week and will miss a few games

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The 49ers lose another defensive tackle to injury with C.J. West going on IR

The San Francisco 49ers lost another key contributor when they placed defensive tackle C

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Likely to miss action moving forward Thompson suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's 35-13 win over Miami, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Thompson sustained the injury in the second half of the victory, and he will now likely be forced to miss some time moving forward. In his absence, the 49ers will have to add another interior defensive lineman to their active roster.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy and the 49ers' offense are off to an efficient start

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers offense couldn't be off to a much more efficient start to the season

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

49ers losing James Thompson may secretly be worse than Demarcus Robinson injury The 49ers lost both Demarcus Robinson and James Thompson Jr. to ankle injuries against the Dolphins, but the latter's injury might cause mor...

SEPTEMBER 21 • NINERNOISE.COM

Dealing with ankle injury Thompson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against Miami, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Thompson was slow to get up before ultimately going to the locker room in the second half. His status for the rest of the game is now in the air, but his absence won't have a major impact on the team's defensive approach.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

49ers DT Alfred Collins out for season after injuring knee in Melbourne, coach Shanahan says

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says defensive tackle Alfred Collins is out for the season after tearing his patellar tendon

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Nick Bosa returns to 49ers practice and is confident he will play the opener

San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa was back at practice for the first time in nearly a month and is confident that he will be able to play the season opener in Australi...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

49ers rookie DT Gracen Halton impresses in his first preseason game

The San Francisco 49ers are excited about what they've seen so far from Gracen Halton

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Two Undrafted 49ers Are Turning Heads Early in Training Camp Bryson Eason and James Thompson are taking advantage of injuries along the San Francisco 49ers' defensive line, earning praise from Raheem M...

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

49ers 2026 roster ranking: No. 75-74 Will Bradley-King and James Thompson will be competing to make the San Francisco 49ers roster in 2026

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

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