Ellington, Williams injured against the Saints
Nov 9, 2014 at 11:27 AM
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and return man Bruce Ellington and defensive lineman Ian Williams were injured in the second quarter against the Saints on Sunday.
Both Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area and Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reported that they were carted to the locker room after their injuries. For Williams, doctors were looking at the same ankle that he broke last season.
Both players are questionable to return against the Saints.
Update:
Ellington and Williams are ruled out for this game.
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