Trent Williams wasn't on the practice field with his San Francisco 49ers teammates on Wednesday. He is dealing with the lingering ankle injury that kept him out of Week 7 but didn't keep him out of Sunday's game.
The 49ers snapped a four-game losing streak this past weekend, beating the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. They hope to carry that momentum into Week 9 when they face the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium. The last time San Francisco won a home game was on October 18, 2020.
On Thursday, reporters saw Williams on the practice field. That bodes well for his potential availability this weekend.
#49ers LT Trent Williams (ankle) is back at practice during open portion for media. pic.twitter.com/O79beV3hw1
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) November 4, 2021
Running back Elijah Mitchell also returned to practice after suffering a rib injury against the Bears and sitting out Wednesday's practice. He wore a blue no-contact jersey.
Another 49ers star who sat out Wednesday's session was wide receiver Deebo Samuel. He was not on the practice field for the early portion of practice — the only part open to reporters. However, the third-year wideout was seen doing some side work as practice kicked off.
Update: Samuel did end up practicing. However, he was limited.
Back at practice today: Trent Williams and Elijah Mitchell (ribs, in blue no -contact jersey). Deebo Samuel (calf) on bike to begin practice.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 4, 2021
On Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's expecting the team's leading receiver to practice before the week's end and would "be surprised if [Samuel] can't go by Sunday."