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49ers roster gets a boost before cutdowns as injured players return to practice

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Aug 25, 2025 1:45 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers are holding a Monday morning practice, the final session before trimming their roster to the mandatory 53 players by Tuesday at 1 p.m. PT. Encouragingly, several players returning from injury took the field.

According to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle, defensive linemen Mykel Williams and CJ West both returned to practice after recovering from hyperextended knee injuries.

Additionally, projected starting left guard Ben Bartch practiced again following an elbow injury, boosting the team's depth heading into the regular season.

#49ers rookie DTs Mykel Williams and CJ West are back at practice after suffering knee injuries. LG Ben Bartch (elbow) is also back.— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 25, 2025

Ahead of Monday's practice, the 49ers made several roster moves. The team waived quarterbacks Carter Bradley and Tanner Mordecai, released running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn, and parted ways with defensive linemen Jaylon Allen and Shakel Brown. Offensive lineman Isaiah Prince was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

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