Matt Barrows of The Athletic has some good news for those who were worried about San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams' knee. While the eight-time Pro Bowler isn't participating in today's joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Southern California, he is walking around with his teammates and doesn't appear to be limping or bothered by the injury.
It did not appear as if either T Trent Williams (knee) or Shon Coleman (knee) will take part in today's joint practice. Williams was not in uniform upon arrival though walking without any limp.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 19, 2021
Williams limped off the practice field in Santa Clara on Monday after being clipped on his leg.
"I didn't see it. They said he just clipped his hip or knee or something, and we got him out," head coach Kyle Shanahan said after the practice.
Williams sat out Tuesday's practice due to some "knee swelling," per a team report. The veteran tackle did not play this past weekend in the 49ers' preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, and it is unknown if he will take the field on Sunday against the Chargers. Although, that doesn't seem very likely.
Barrows notes that swing tackle Shon Coleman (knee) also isn't participating. KNBR's Jake Hutchinson adds that cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring), defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (shoulder), offensive lineman Aaron Banks (shoulder), and running back Elijah Mitchell (abductor) are also sitting out practice.
Start of first 49ers vs. Chargers practice:
Looks like no Coleman (knee), Moseley (hamstring), Kinlaw (shoulder), Banks (shoulder), Mitchell (adductor) pic.twitter.com/CVpOY6UkzE
— Jake Hutchinson (@hutchdiesel) August 19, 2021
Wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is missing yet another practice.
COSTA MESA — #49ers WR Jalen Hurd is not practicing today. He's about to start rehab work on side field here at Chargers complex.
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) August 19, 2021
According to David Lombardi of The Athletic, Joe Staley, who resides in the San Diego area (a short drive away), is in attendance to observe today's practice.
Joe Staley is here in Orange County with the 49ers on the field (not in uniform)
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 19, 2021
