The San Francisco 49ers held a private workout with Alabama defensive end Tim Williams, per Jared Tokarz of NFL Draft Insider. The in-demand edge defender has also had workouts with the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, and Seattle Seahawks.
Over his final two years at Alabama, Williams had 50 tackles with 28.5 for a loss, 19.5 sacks, and three passes defended. He was a substitute player in 2015 but still managed 10.5 sacks during his junior year. In 2016, Williams earned 2nd-Team All-America and SEC honors.
"Alabama has the type of talent and scheme on defense that can make life much easier for everyone along the front seven, but Williams has explosiveness and pass-rush talent to create his own havoc as a pass rusher regardless of what is around him. Scouts say he is lighter than his listed weight and needs to prove he can play with increased toughness in order to reach his potential. Williams' career might be as a pass-rush specialist, but he's talented enough at that endeavor to become a dangerous rush linebacker in the NFL."
Measurables
Height: 6-3
Weight: 244 lbs.
Arm length: 32 3/4 inches
Hand length: 9 1/4 inches
49ers announce several roster moves, including Richard Sherman and Tim Harris to injured reserve
By David Bonilla
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The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves.
CB Dontae Johnson has been promoted to the active roster from the team's practice squad
CB Ken Webster has been signed to a one-year deal from the Miami Dolphins practice squad
CB Richard Sherman has been placed on short-term injured reserve, which means he will miss at least three games
CB Brian Allen and CB Christian Angulo have been signed to the team's practice squad
CB Tim Harris Jr., who has been on the practice squad, has been placed on injured reserve
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By David Bonilla
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Defensive end Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah worked out for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, but left the team's facility in Santa Clara without a contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The NFL insider noted that the two sides were unable to agree on a deal.
The #49ers visit with free agent pass-rusher Ziggy Ansah is over, source said. The two sides were unable to come to terms on a contract. Ansah will continue to wait for the right opportunity.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
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By David Bonilla
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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw only played 39 snaps during Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Still, he walked away with the team's fourth-highest grade from Pro Football Focus. Only tackle Trent Williams, pass rusher Nick Bosa, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw earned higher grades.
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