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49ers | Two impending free agents may not return Mon May 16, 01:41 PM
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent OG Tony Wragge and CB William James may not re-sign with the team this offseason because the team took players at their positions during the 2011 NFL Draft.
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49ers | Week 17 Inactives Sun Jan 2, 03:16 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared QB David Carr, OT Joe Staley, LB Keaton Kristick, TE Nate Byham, LB Patrick Willis, CB Phillip Adams, DL Will Tukuafu, CB William James inactive for Week 17.
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49ers | Week 15 Inactives Thu Dec 16, 07:21 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, FS Chris Maragos, QB David Carr, OT Joe Staley, PK Joe Nedney, LB Thaddeus Gibson, CB Tramaine Brock, CB William James inactive for Week 15.
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49ers | William James might return in Week 15 Mon Dec 13, 08:15 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (concussion) might be able to return in Week 15 against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Dec. 16, reports Eric Branch, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. James has missed four straight games since being injured Nov. 14 against the St. Louis Rams.
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49ers | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 12, 03:06 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, QB David Carr, RB DeShawn Wynn, OT Joe Staley, PK Joe Nedney, LB Thaddeus Gibson, CB Tramaine Brock, CB William James inactive for Week 14.
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49ers | Two players doubtful for Week 14 Fri Dec 10, 07:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB DeShawn Wynn (ankle) and CB William James (concussion) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 10, according to Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News. Both are listed as doubtful for Week 14 and are not expected to play.
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49ers | Seven limited in Thursday practice Thu Dec 9, 07:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Nate Clements (knee), LB Parys Haralson (ankle), CB William James (concussion), WR Josh Morgan (shoulder), CB Shawntae Spencer (quadriceps), DL Aubrayo Franklin (groin) and TE Delanie Walker (ankle) were all limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 9, reports The Seattle Times' Danny O'Neil.
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49ers | Week 13 Inactives Sun Dec 5, 11:51 AM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, QB David Carr, OT Joe Staley, PK Joe Nedney, LB Keaton Kristick, LB Parys Haralson, LB Thaddeus Gibson, CB William James inactive for Week 13.
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49ers | William James not expected to play Fri Dec 3, 07:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 3, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News. He is listed as doubtful for Week 13 and is not expected to play.
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49ers | Five do not practice Thursday Thu Dec 2, 11:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers C David Baas (concussion), LB Parys Haralson (ankle), CB William James (concussion), CB Shawntae Spencer (quadriceps) and T Joe Staley (fibula) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 2, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
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49ers | Five unable to practice Wednesday Wed Dec 1, 11:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers C David Baas (concussion), LB Parys Haralson (ankle), CB William James (concussion), PK Joe Nedney (knee) and CB Shawntae Spencer (quadriceps) were unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 1, according to 49ers.com.
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49ers | William James to be evaluated Wed Dec 1, 09:54 AM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (concussion) will undergo evaluations this week to determine if he will be able to play in Week 13, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
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49ers | Week 12 Inactives Mon Nov 29, 07:31 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, QB David Carr, PK Joe Nedney, OT Joe Staley, WR Kyle Williams, LB Thaddeus Gibson, CB Tramaine Brock, CB William James inactive for Week 12.
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49ers | Week 11 Inactives Sun Nov 21, 03:15 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, QB David Carr, PK Joe Nedney, OT Joe Staley, LB Keaton Kristick, LB Thaddeus Gibson, CB Tramaine Brock, CB William James inactive for Week 11.
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49ers | William James doubtful for Week 11 Sat Nov 20, 12:31 AM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (concussion) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 19, and probably won't play in Week 11, reports the San Jose Mercury News' Daniel Brown. James is considered doubtful for Week 11.
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49ers | William James limited in practice Thursday Thu Nov 18, 08:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 18, reports the Sacremento Bee's Matt Barrows.
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49ers | William James injured Week 10 Sun Nov 14, 04:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (head) suffered a head injury in the team's Week 10 game and is considered doubtful to return, reports 49ers.com.
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49ers | Nate Clements questionable for Week 7 Fri Oct 22, 08:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Nate Clements (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 22, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News. He is listed as questionable for Week 7 and is not expected to play. CB William James is expected to start in his place.
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49ers | William James to be No. 3 CB Week 6 Sat Oct 16, 01:41 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James will be used as the No. 3 cornerback in Week 6, according to Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee.
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49ers | Three expected to play in Week 5 Wed Oct 6, 10:43 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee), C Eric Heitmann (leg) and CB William James (ankle) are all expected to be available to play in Week 5, according to CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco. However, C David Baas is expected to remain the starter at center over Heitmann. James is a candidate to replace CB Tarell Brown as the third cornerback.
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49ers | Week 4 Inactives Sun Oct 3, 11:48 AM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, OT Barry Sims, C Eric Heitmann, SS Michael Lewis, WR Ted Ginn Jr., CB Tramaine Brock, QB Troy Smith, CB William James inactive for Week 4.
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49ers | Three not expected to play Week 4 Fri Oct 1, 10:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee) missed practice Friday, Oct. 1, while C Eric Heitmann (fibula) and CB William James (ankle) both were limited, reports the San Jose Mercury News' Daniel Brown. Heitmann and Ginn are both listed as doubtful on the team's injury report while James is considered questionable. None are expected to play.
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49ers | Five limited in Thursday practice Thu Sep 30, 07:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers FS Dashon Goldson (knee, foot), LB Takeo Spikes (knee), SS Michael Lewis (ankle), C Eric Heitmann (fibula) and CB William James (ankle) were all limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 30, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
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49ers | Six miss practice time Wednesday Wed Sep 29, 07:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 29, reports Eric Branch, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat. S Dashon Goldson (knee, foot), C Eric Heitmann (fibula), CB William James (ankle) and S Michael Lewis (ankle) were limited during practice.
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49ers | William James limited Fri Sep 24, 10:30 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 24, and is doubtful for Week 3, reports Daniel Brown, of The San Jose Mercury News. He is not expected to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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49ers | William James limited in practice Thu Sep 23, 09:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 23, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
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49ers | Week 2 Inactives Mon Sep 20, 07:15 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared OT Alex Boone, OG Chilo Rachal, C Eric Heitmann, WR Kyle Williams, WR Ted Ginn Jr., CB Tramaine Brock, QB Troy Smith, CB William James inactive for Week 2.
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49ers | William James misses practice Friday Fri Sep 17, 07:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 17 and may not play in Week 2, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News.
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49ers | William James injury update Thu Sep 16, 07:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) remains day-to-day with an ankle injury, reports SF49ers.com.
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49ers | William James looking to practice this week Mon Sep 13, 03:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) said he intends to practice this week in hope to be able to play in Week 1, reports Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee.
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49ers | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 12, 03:31 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Ahmad Brooks, OT Alex Boone, OT Barry Sims, C Eric Heitmann, WR Kyle Williams, CB Tramaine Brock, QB Troy Smith, CB William James inactive for Week 1.
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49ers | William James doubtful for Week 1 Fri Sep 10, 10:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 10, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News. He is listed as doubtful for Week 1 and is not expected to play.
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49ers | Four miss Thursday practice Thu Sep 9, 07:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks (kidney), C Eric Heitmann (fibula) and WR Kyle Williams (toe) remained out of practice Thursday, Sept. 9, and will not play in Week 1. CB William James (ankle) also did not practice for a second consecutive day.
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49ers | Two miss practice time Wednesday Wed Sep 8, 08:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Diyral Briggs (concussion) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, and CB William James (ankle) did not take part in practice, reports Eric Branch, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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49ers | Will James is out four to six weeks Fri Aug 20, 10:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (ankle) is out for four to six weeks with an ankle injury, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
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49ers | Two players injured in preseason game Sun Aug 15, 04:57 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (toe) suffered a toe sprain and CB William James (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 15, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
| Footballguys view: No word on the seriousness of these injuries yet. Williams was competing for the slot receiver position with Ted Ginn. |
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49ers | Two cleared to take part in team drills Sun Aug 1, 10:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James (pelvis) and OT Matt Kopa (foot) have been cleared to take part in 11-on-11 work, reports Matt Maiocco, of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. James missed the team's offseason program with a hairline fracture in his pubic bone and Kopa is recovering from a foot injury.
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49ers | Two limited Tuesday Tue Jun 15, 10:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Kentwan Balmer (shoulder) and CB William James were limited to position drills Tuesday, June 15, reports Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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49ers | William James still not practicing Wed May 19, 09:45 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB William James has not been able to practice with the team yet because he does not know the defensive playbook well enough to contribute, reports Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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49ers | William James contract update Thu May 6, 12:39 PM
Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com, reports San Francisco 49ers CB William James signed a one-year deal worth $755,000. The deal also includes an undisclosed bonus if he makes the final roster.
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49ers | William James agrees to one-year deal Wed May 5, 08:23 PM
CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco reports free-agent CB William James (Lions) has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Cardinals | Showing interest in William James Sat May 1, 08:27 PM
According to Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times the Arizona Cardinals are showing interest in unrestricted free-agent CB William James (Lions).
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Bears | Showed interest in William James Sat May 1, 08:27 PM
According to Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times the Chicago Bears showed strong interest in unrestricted free-agent CB William James (Lions) last week but it is not known if they remain interested in him.
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49ers | William James to visit Monday Sat May 1, 10:30 AM
Brad Biggs, of the National Football Post, reports free-agent CB William James (Lions) is scheduled to visit the San Francisco 49ers Monday, May 3, according to a league source.
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Seahawks | James to visit Sat Mar 6, 06:21 PM
Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Seahawks will meet with unrestricted free-agent CB William James (Lions) Thursday, March 11.
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Lions | 11 will be unrestricted free agents Tue Jan 5, 11:21 PM
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper, LB Vinny Ciurciu, OT Damion Cook, TE Casey FitzSimmons, TE Will Heller, LB Larry Foote, CB Anthony Henry, CB William James, OT Jon Jansen, S Marquand Manuel and QB Patrick Ramsey will be unrestricted free agents this offseason.
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Lions | James probable for Week 14 Fri Dec 11, 05:45 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB William James (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 11. He is listed as probable for Week 14 and is expected to play.
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Lions | James practices Thursday Thu Dec 10, 05:12 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB William James (neck) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. He is considered as probable for Week 14.
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Lions | 11 players limited Wednesday Wed Dec 9, 04:43 PM
Detroit Lions WR Eric Fowler (knee), OT Daniel Loper (back), DE Dewayne White (toe), DT Joe Cohen (knee), DT Andre Fluellen (toes), DT Grady Jackson (knee), LB Ernie Sims (hamstring), CB William James (neck), FS Louis Delmas (ankle), SS Kalvin Pearson (hamstring) and P Nick Harris (knee) were limited Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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Lions | W. James could see time at nickel Thu Nov 19, 10:05 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB William James could play some nickel Week 11.
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