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49ers-Rams: Jimmy Garoppolo active; Trent Williams, K’Waun Williams among 6 inactives for Niners
Jan 9, 2022 at 11:57 AM
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The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 18 matchup on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. These players will not suit up for Sunday's game.
Inactives:
Quarterback
Jimmy Garoppolo is active despite still dealing with a right thumb injury. He is expected to start against the Rams with rookie
Trey Lance, last weekend's starter, slated to serve as his backup. On Friday, the 49ers listed Garoppolo as "questionable."
Tackle Trent Williams, who did not practice this past week and was listed as "questionable" too, is inactive. Rookie
Jaylon Moore, who is
celebrating his 24th birthday, will likely start in place of Williams.
Update: Based on pre-game warmups, it looks like Colton McKivitz will start in place of Williams.
Starting slot cornerback K'Waun Williams is also inactive, which could be concerning considering
Deommodore Lenoir is the lone 49ers player remaining on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
On Saturday,
the 49ers activated cornerback
Emmanuel Moseley off of injured reserve. He is active for the game. Safety
Jimmie Ward and cornerbacks
Dontae Johnson and K'Waun Williams were activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list while linebacker
Mark Nzeocha and recently-added cornerback
Darqueze Dennard were activated from the practice squad.
Linebacker
Curtis Robinson was also activated from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement.
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