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49ers rookie finds breakthrough moment in loss to Buccaneers The 49ers need their young defensive linemen to step up, and Mykel Williams did just that in Week 6 against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Mykel Williams Records First-Career Sack San Francisco 49ers DL Mykel Williams brought down Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield for an eight-yard loss, notching the first sack of...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Mykel Williams brings down Mayfield for an 8-yard sack San Francisco 49ers defensive edge Mykel Williams bursts through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line to bring down quarterback Baker May...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • NFL.COM

2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Carter Favored; Campbell Rises

Who will win the 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award? Check out the early odds.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Carter Favored; Campbell Rises

49ers' Brock Purdy hopeful to play against Rams despite toe injury

Quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury that has sidelined him for two games this season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Mykel Williams sends message on Nick Bosa ahead of week 4 game against Jaguars Mykel Williams, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia Bulldogs, has been thrust into a starting role for the San Fran...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

How Can The 49ers Replace Nick Bosa's Production? 4 Possible Options

With Nick Bosa out for the season after suffering an ACL knee injury, Mykel Williams must step up to fill the void and the 49ers might need...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

How Can The 49ers Replace Nick Bosa's Production? 4 Possible Options

Bryce Huff y Novatos de la Línea Defensiva Buscan Continuar Generando la Presión al Mariscal El veterano Bryce Huff, y los novatos Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins y C. J. West levantan la mano para mantener el nivel en la línea defens...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

49ers aim to revive ground game against Jaguars

The San Francisco 49ers have been winning games despite struggling with their usual ground game

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers look to improve to 4-0 when they host the Jaguars without Nick Bosa

The San Francisco 49ers are seeking their fifth 4-0 start in the Super Bowl era when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Practices in full Williams logged a full practice session Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams suffered a wrist injury in 49ers' win over Arizona on Sunday, but he was able to return. His full practice session Wednesday suggests he should be ready to suit up for a Week 4 matchup against Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers try to move on after losing star pass rusher Nick Bosa to a season-ending knee injury

The San Francisco 49ers have started the season strong despite injuries to key players such as George Kittle and Brock Purdy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Deemed day-to-day Williams is considered day-to-day due to a wrist injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams hurt his wrist in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Cardinals but was able to finish the game after initially being labeled as questionable to return. He logged 65 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps in the victory and finished with two tackles. Given that he was able to return after getting hurt, there's reason to be optimistic that Williams will be able to suit up Sunday against Jacksonville, though his level of participation in practice this week should provide better insight into whether he'll have an injury designation heading into the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Williams (wrist) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams exited the game in the second quarter with a wrist injury, but he has now returned to action. With Nick Bosa (knee) done for the day, Williams will have an increase in importance the rest of the way in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Nick Bosa exits win vs. Cardinals with knee injury, gives thumbs-down to crowd

San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa left the win against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Week 3 Williams is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a wrist injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams appeared to suffer the injury in the second quarter and was seen running to the locker room after being initially checked on by trainers in the blue medical tent. With Nick Bosa (knee) also questionable to return, the 49ers are down to Yetur Gross-Matos, Bryce Huff and Sam Okuayinonu as their defensive ends.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers face a daunting task: Containing Kyler Murray in home opener

The San Francisco 49ers face a challenge as they prepare to play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers Stay Undefeated, Turn Focus to Cardinals Matchup | The Saloon Carlos Ramirez joins The Saloon to share his first game experience on the 49ers radio call and break down San Francisco's Week 2 win in New...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Mykel Williams Talks 2-0 Start, Recaps Win vs. Saints | 49ers San Francisco 49ers DL Mykel Williams discussed the team's 2-0 start to the season and highlighted his key TFLs in the 49ers Week 2 win over...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Full participant in practice Williams (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder ended up missing all three of the 49ers' preseason games due to a knee injury that he suffered in early August. Williams was able to log a full practice to open the week, indicating that he is on track to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Seahawks on Sunday. He's expected to see a prominent role on the 49ers' defensive front alongside Nick Bosa, Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rookies bring fresh energy to defense under Robert Saleh's return

The San Francisco 49ers have turned to Robert Saleh to help fix their struggling defense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

NFC West wide open as 49ers seek redemption and Rams face uncertainty at quarterback

The NFC West is shaping up to be a wide-open race for the 2025 NFL season

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers injury woes continue as key players return and others sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers have seen changes in their injury list as some key players return while others remain sidelined

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play against Raiders Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against Las Vegas, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Williams is currently working through a knee injury, which also prevented him from playing in the 49ers' preseason opener against the Broncos. The injury isn't considered a serious one at this time, but the rookie first-rounder will aim to return to practice next week in order to be cleared to play in the 49ers' preseason finale against the Chargers on Saturday, Aug. 23.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' rookie defensive linemen face a steep learning curve as they aim for an NFL impact

The San Francisco 49ers are banking on rookies to boost their defensive line after an injury-plagued season

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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