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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 15
How Many Current 49ers Could Be Headed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Not all is good for the San Francisco 49ers right now, days after their surprising 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Several of their starters
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 1
49ers General Manager John Lynch is Optimistic About Mykel Williams
If the San Francisco 49ers are going to not only make the NFL playoffs but also make noise there and even become contenders, they will need at least a couple of their young prospects to pop.
San Francisco 49ers News / TWSN / September 1
Latest Mykel Williams Update Creates an Early Challenge for the San Francisco 49ers
While the San Francisco 49ers were hoping early on that they would have Mykel Williams back for Week 1, that won’t be the case. General manager John Lynch revealed that Williams would be kept on the Physically Unable to Performa list due to the cartilage damage in his surgically repaired knee.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30
Mykel Williams out at least 4 games after injury move due to ACL issue
The San Francisco 49ers find themselves preparing for Aaron Donald again by trading for offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. Yet the franchise is dealing with a notable NFL Injury on the opposite trenches.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 22
49ers OLB Mykel Williams, Others Likely To Miss Opener
As has been well-documented up to this point, the 49ers are no stranger to injury, but that does makes the team uniquely well-prepared for recovery situations.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 21
49ers Roster Bubble Watch After Preseason Week 2
Now that the San Francisco 49ers second preseason game has been completed, what does the roster bubble look like? Who are the locks and bubble players?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 18
Shanahan: 49ers DE Mykel Williams Considered A 'Long Shot' For Week 1
49ers’ second-year DE Mykel Williams finished last season in Week 9 after suffering a torn ACL. When speaking to reporters on Tuesday, HC Kyle Shanahan
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 15
Trent Williams makes a bold claim about the 49ers' D-line in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers' defensive front struggled with consistency last season, unable to consistently stop the run or pressure opposing quarterbacks.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 24
49ers training camp: 3 key factors that could reshape the depth chart
Recently, 49ers Webzone journalist Marc Adams wrote an article outlining which San Francisco 49ers rookies have the best chance of contributing early. He does a good job identifying opportunities different rookies will have, but I want to take a deeper dive into what will affect the snap counts for three players.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 20
49ers could make pass rush addition
Training camp will be critical for 49ers pass rushers Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams on the health front. Full clearance in both cases in time for Week 1 would not come as a surprise, although there is still progress to be made regarding ACL recoveries for that to take place.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 11
49ers' Mykel Williams among NFL's second-year players facing the most pressure
For the San Francisco 49ers, the defensive front was once a strength of the team, consistently disrupting opposing quarterbacks and overwhelming offensive lines.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / July 11
Alex Highsmith to the 49ers? Steelers reporter suggests trade proposal
Could the San Francisco 49ers benefit from a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher Alex Highsmith? One Steelers reporter believes the idea is worth considering.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 3
Raiders insider shares big update about Maxx Crosby, Eagles trade rumors
On the latest edition of "The Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast," Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter of Sports Illustrated offered an update on the Eagles-Crosby rumors.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 17
49ers' most important second-year player might surprise you
Who is the most important second-year player on the San Francisco 49ers roster? A player's sophomore NFL season is often a pivotal stage in their development.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 8
49ers go in a different direction in 2025 NFL Draft do-over
The San Francisco 49ers used the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on defensive lineman Mykel Williams. While Williams flashed potential during his rookie season, his early development took a setback when he suffered a torn ACL, ending his campaign prematurely.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 19
49ers urged to sign 'perfect fill-in' while Mykel Williams recovers
The San Francisco 49ers battled through several key injuries last season, including losses to defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams. The injuries contributed to a pass rush that struggled to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 15
49ers DE Mykel Williams Expected Back For Training Camp; Week 1 Status Unclear
The 49ers dealt with a number of major injuries over the course of the 2025 campaign. One of those was the ACL tear suffered by Mykel Williams, and his ability to start next season remains in question.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 8
49ers' Mykel Williams shows encouraging progress at rookie minicamp
The San Francisco 49ers opened their rookie minicamp on Friday, giving the team's 2026 NFL Draft class its first on-field action. While attention centered on the newcomers, one of the most notable developments came away from the main practice field.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 14
49ers 2025 re-draft: San Francisco passes on Mykel Williams for two-way talent
The San Francisco 49ers selected Mykel Williams with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his rookie campaign was cut short after nine games due to a torn ACL.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 3
Injuries to monitor after Week 9: Tucker Kraft update could be huge blow to Packers' Super Bowl hopes
Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we're tracking after Week 9.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2
49ers Fear DE Mykel Williams Suffered Torn ACL
Nick Wagoner reports that 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan fears rookie DE Mykel Williams suffered an ACL injury on the turf at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Shanahan said that Williams will undergo more testing to determine the extent of the injury.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 31
49ers coaches make feelings on Giants' Jaxson Dart clear
Dart has emerged as a potential future star as a member of the New York Giants.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 22
49ers rookie becomes much more important after latest Nick Bosa injury
Through three games, the DE has logged three stuffs. (A stuff is a tackle on a run play for no gain or negative yardage.)
Georgia Bulldogs News / Pro Football Rumors / May 14, 2025
49ers sign first-round pick
The 49ers were one of five teams in the 2025 NFL Draft that had the highest number of drafted rookies (11).
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2025
Three burning questions for 2025 49ers
Here are three burning questions the team is still facing going into the 2025 season.
Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2025
49ers select SEC pass-rusher with first-round NFL Draft pick
This offseason, the San Francisco 49ers lost multiple key defensive starters in free agency with the team under cap space constraints. This was another spot where an offensive lineman would have made a ton of sense, but the 49ers forgo that area for former Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams.
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