Big news coming out of Santa Clara, and if you bleed green and blue like me, you are gonna wanna hear this: 49ers superstar left tackle Trent Williams is out for Week 4. Yeah, you heard that right. But here’s the kicker for us, the 12s, the real deal: he’s eligible to return in Week 5 against *our* Seahawks. Talk about getting hyped for that showdown!
The Niners Are Banged Up: A Full House on the Injury Report
Kyle Shanahan dropped the full injury report Wednesday, and it’s a long one. A ton of Niners players didn’t practice at all. We’re talking defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. with an ankle, defensive end Nick Bosa nursing a calf, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw dealing with a quad. Then on offense, wide receiver Mike Evans has ribs, running back Christian McCaffrey got a veteran day (smart move for a Wednesday, right?), and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge is out with a knee issue. Defensive end Keion White also sat with a hamstring, and Shanahan could only “hope not” when asked if it would keep him out of Sunday’s game. Yikes, that’s a lot of key guys.
With all those receivers out, Shanahan is “pumped” that Dante Pettis is available. He also mentioned that Brandin Cooks picked up the offense “real fast” last week and expects it to be even “easier” this week. Still, Evans “may” practice later this week, but the coach wasn’t committing to anything. Plus, they had defensive end Romello Height limited with a hand issue and defensive end Mykel Williams, who’s been out a year, was limited with a knee, not going full speed. No update on running back Isaac Guerendo, who’s on the PUP list. This injury list is getting wild over there.
Revenge Games and Hopeful Returns
Speaking of injuries, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is another “hopeful” candidate to return to practice later in the week. And get this: it’s a revenge game for Dre, who had a one-year stint in Denver. Shanahan, though, says Greenlaw brings the same excitement every week, no matter the opponent. Sure, coach, tell us another one! We know how those “revenge games” feel.
So, while the Niners are navigating this minefield of injuries, trying to figure out who’s gonna be on the field Sunday, our eyes are fixed firmly on next week. Trent Williams, their anchor on the offensive line, isn’t playing this week. But he’s slated to come back for our big matchup in Week 5. You know what that means, right? That game just got a whole lot spicier. Get ready, 12s, because that Week 5 clash is gonna be electric!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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