Mykel Williams Health, Injury Updates & History

Williams returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday as the 49ers opened his 21-day evaluat...

Recovering from a torn ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee that ended his rookie season after nine games, Williams faces a more challenging rehabilitation than a standard ACL recovery. He is working toward a return but remains a candidate to begin the season on the PUP list before potentially earning a role later in the year. His progress during training camp will be an important indicator of when he can make his 2026 debut.

Niners' first-round pick has missed both preseason games due to a knee injury he sufffered early August, but projects to play in the final game of preseason against the Chargers