from https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/los-angeles-mykel-williams-kyle-shanahan-jared-verse
The San Francisco 49ers reloaded their roster with youth, especially on defense, using their first round pick on Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams.
Well according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Williams is now set to miss some time.
“Kyle Shanahan says the exam of Mykel Williams indicates it’s a hyperextended knee,” wrote Wagoner in a tweet. “He will likely miss some time but sounds like avoided something long term. Williams still being evaluated as well.”
Here’s what happened to cause the injury, per Wagoner.
“The biggest concern of the day came from an injury to DE Mykel Williams midway through practice. Williams was engaged with OT Mike McGlinchey and then went down grabbing at his left leg. Bosa and LB Fred Warner went over to check on him and McGlinchey checked on him as well before he limped to the locker room. The good news, at least preliminarily: Williams only has a hyperextended knee. Kyle Shanahan said that’s the early indication which would mean Williams misses about a week. it will keep him out of the preseason opener but it sure beats some of the other, more serious alternatives. Of course, Williams is continuing testing even as I type this.”