Mykel Williams likely to miss 49ers' Week 1 with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Mykel Williams, the first-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers, is recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to be available for the team's Week 1 game. Williams suffered the injury during his rookie season and has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. San Francisco’s head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that while Williams is progressing, his chances of playing are slim. The 49ers will look to rely on Nick Bosa and Osa Odighizuwa for pass rushing in Williams' absence as they aim for a more stable defensive performance in the coming season.
- •Mykel Williams recovering from ACL injury before 2026 NFL season.
- •Williams drafted 11th overall by 49ers in 2025 NFL Draft.
- •Placed on physically unable to perform list for training camp.
- •Kyle Shanahan describes Williams's return as a longshot for Week 1.
- •Nick Bosa and Osa Odighizuwa expected to lead the pass rush.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia first-round pick not expected to be ready for NFL Week 1
"Former Georgia Bulldogs star defensive end Mykel Williams is recovering from an injury and likely will miss the San Francisco 49ers Week 1 game.
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