Contract update: C. Williams

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to get linebacker Kwon Alexander back this season. How soon that will happen remains unclear, but head coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters on Friday that the team isn't talking injured reserve just yet. "We don't think [injured reserve is a possibility] right now," Shanahan said. "I never like to say 'minor high-ankle sprain' because high-ankle sprains are always a big issue, but it wasn't your typical one where they for sure go on IR. That's why we haven't put him on that yet, and we're hoping to keep him off." Shanahan also provided an update on Richard Sherman, who has been sidelined with a calf injury since Week 1. The 49ers had hoped to get him back this past weekend, but the cornerback had a setback last

The San Francisco 49ers were preparing to start hosting fans at Levi's Stadium, possibly as soon as Week 9, as stated in the original article below. Santa Clara County has squashed those hopes. Despite recently updated state guidelines, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department told the San Francisco Chronicle the following: "Audiences at professional sporting events will not be allowed anytime soon in Santa Clara County, and theme parks will not resume operation." Statement from Santa Clara County Public Health Department to The Chronicle's

It feels like a long time since we saw San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams destroy Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks on a block during Week 1. The offensive lineman has been the subject of debate among analysts in recent weeks. https://twitter.com/dieter/status/1305256223130828800 The overall perception has been that Williams has struggled. Although, the tackle will debate that and defend his performances. "I know sometimes the public perception can think some things are on you when in-house, you kind of know they're not,"