US Edition49ers Fear Rookie Edge Rusher Mykel Williams Has a Torn ACL
Rookie defensive end Mykel Williams may miss the rest of the season after a suspected torn ACL, raising concerns about field safety at MetLife Stadium, players and staff said.
- On Sunday, Mykel Williams suffered a knee injury during the San Francisco 49ers' win at the New York Giants, and coach Kyle Shanahan said the rookie's season could be over.
- Nick Bosa's season-ending ACL made Mykel Williams more important to the 49ers' defense, and Williams recorded 20 tackles and a sack before the injury.
- Late in the game, Williams went down on the MetLife turf with four minutes left, and players noted Malik Nabers also tore an ACL on that field earlier, raising concerns about the turf.
- The 49ers are waiting for final confirmation before placing Williams on season-ending IR, and losing him would further strain their depth after recent roster moves.
- League officials defended the Meadowlands surface, with Jeff Miller citing low injury rates last year, while Williams' injury could sideline him through training camp and cloud his Year 2.
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49ers fear rookie edge rusher Mykel Williams has a torn ACL
Mykel Williams suffered a knee injury in the San Francisco 49ers’ victory at the New York Giants. Coach Kyle Shanahan is worried the rookie edge rusher’s season could be over.
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