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| SF - Kyle Williams might be ready for camp - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee), who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in November, is likely to be ready for the start of training camp. Williams was the team's slot receiver until sustaining the injury.
Footballguys view: Williams will have to fight for a roster spot after the 49ers added another WR (Quinton Patton) in the 2013 NFL draft. Those two will battle with second-year WR A.J. Jenkins for playing time behind Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree.
| SF - No. 3 WR job is wide open - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree are considered the unquestioned starters, but after that the depth chart battles are wide open. WR Mario Manningham (knee) will be trying to hold off challenges from WR A.J. Jenkins, rookie WR Quinton Patton and WR Kyle Williams (knee). WRs Ricardo Lockette, Chad Hall, Joseph Hastings, Marlon Moore, Chuck Jacobs and B.J. Daniels are also in the mix for roster spots, as the team is rather deep at the position.
Footballguys view: We're expecting the rookie Patton to win this job. He was ultra-productive in college and can fly down the field. Patton can take the top off the defense which will allow more room for underneath receivers like Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin.
| SF - Could draft multiple WRs - |
The San Francisco 49ers could consider selecting more than one wide receiver in the 2013 NFL Draft because WRs Anquan Boldin, Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams are entering the final year of their contracts.
| SF - Kyle Williams could compete for No. 3 WR job - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee) could compete for the No. 3 wide receiver job during training camp. He could also be an option as a kick returner in 2013.
Footballguys view: If Williams is healthy then he'll compete with Mario Manningham for the WR3 job. Williams has good speed and is elusive in the open field.
| SF - Kyle Williams injury update - |
San Francisco 49ers CB Kyle Williams (knee) ran for the first time since his surgery.
| SF - Three injured players expected to be ready for camp - |
San Francisco 49ers RB Kendall Hunter (Achilles'), WR Kyle Williams (knee) and DE Justin Smith (triceps) are expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Footballguys view: Hunter should still be in the long term picture at running back for the 49ers despite his achilles injury. Once thought of as career death for running backs, Mikel Leshoure has bounced back from a torn achilles and should give Hunter's dynasty owners hope.
| SF - Kyle Williams a little ahead of schedule - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee) said he is slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| SF - Kyle Williams unlikely to open training camp - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee) is not likely to be available when training camp opens next summer. He faces a long rehab following a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury Nov. 25.
Footballguys view: Depending on his recovery Williams could begin the season on the PUP list.
| BUF - Four miss practice - |
Buffalo Bills DE Mark Anderson (knee), DE Chris Kelsay (neck), DT Kyle Williams (ankle) and CB Aaron Williams (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
| SF - Kyle Williams placed on IR - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve with a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Footballguys view: Williams was able to earn the 49ers WR4 spot, beating out 2012 first-round pick A.J. Jenkins for the job. Now with Williams out we'll see more from Jenkins. We're not expecting a lot from him in re-draft leagues.
| SF - Kyle Williams suffers ACL tear - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 12.
Footballguys view: This injury opens the door for 49ers first-round pick WR A.J. Jenkins. He hasn't been active this year, but should now be the team's fourth WR on the depth chart.
| SF - Kyle Williams injury update - |
Updating a previous item, the San Francisco 49ers fear WR Kyle Williams (knee) tore a knee ligament in the team's Week 12 game.
Footballguys view: Without Williams in the lineup we could see more from rookie RB LaMichael James as a return man and receiver out of the backfield. James also has the ability to line up in the slot if the 49ers want to use him that way.
| SF - Kyle Williams injures knee - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (knee) left the Week 12 game against the New Orleans Saints due to a knee injury, and he was unable to return.
| SF - Two WRs taking part in practice - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Mario Manningham (shoulder) and WR Kyle Williams (arm) were participating in practice Monday, Oct. 22.
| SF - Kyle Williams No. 2 WR in Week 7 - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams took part in 30 of the team's 58 offensive snaps in Week 7 which was the second most among wide receivers during the game. It was the second straight game that Williams played participated in at least half of the offensive plays.
| SF - Randy Moss leads team in receiving in Week 6 - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss had two receptions for 75 yards in the Week 6 game against the New York Giants to lead the team in yardage in Week 6 against the New York Giants. WR Mario Manningham had five grabs for 72 yards against his former team, while WR Kyle Williams chipped in with four catches for 40 yards.
| SF - Mario Manningham, Kyle Williams post TDs - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams each scored touchdowns in the Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills. Manningham finished with four grabs for 26 yards, while Williams had two snares for 50 yards.
| SF - Kyle Williams expected to return punts - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams is expected to return punts in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions with WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) expected to miss a second straight game. CB Perrish Cox will serve as the backup punt returner.
| SF - Jim Harbaugh defends Kyle Williams - |
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh was not happy when a reporter asked about WR Kyle Williams being used as a punt returner in Week 1 in place of WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle). Williams struggled in that role during the NFC Championship Game last season. 'We don't, we don't ... why'd you bring that up?' Harbaugh asked. 'Why would we be taking about that? When is enough enough?' The reporter followed up by asking Harbaugh if he felt compelled to give Williams encouragement heading into Week 1, to which Harbaugh replied, 'I should ask you, why did you bring that up?. Why do you continue to ask that question? What is the reasoning?'
Footballguys view: Harbaugh can be a bit of a grouch with the media.
| SF - Kyle Williams to return punts in Week 1 - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams will be the team's punt returner in Week 1 as WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) is unlikely to play.
| SF - Randy Moss not No. 1 WR - |
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said WR Randy Moss is currently not the team's No. 1 wide receiver; however, he is one of five players competing for the spot along with WRs Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham, Ted Ginn Jr., and Kyle Williams.
Footballguys view: All reports on Moss have been very positive this offseason. If he's back to being the Randy Moss of old he'll clearly be the team's best WR. We're unsure if a motivated Moss will help embolden QB Alex Smith.
| SF - Kyle Williams trying to hold off competitors - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams is expected to be the backup return man for the team behind WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee). However, rookie RB LaMichael James is also expected to see some time on punts and kickoffs during training camp, and CB Perrish Cox saw time on kickoff returns during offseason workouts. RB Kendall Hunter and CB Chris Culliver also might get a look on kickoff returns.
Footballguys view: Ginn could be expendable with Williams and James providing value in other ways that he hasn't been able to when the offensive is on the field. Williams had a great offseason and should make the team as long as they carry six receivers.
| SF - WR Williams in danger of being cut? - |
Matt Maiocco, from CSNBayArea.com, reports via Twitter that he believes WR Kyle Williams will face stiff competition for a roster spot.
Footballguys view: The 49ers have added multiple weapons to the WR corps this offseason. In free agency they added both Randy Moss and Mario Manningham. Then they surprised some by selecting WR A.J. Jenkins in the first-round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Williams mistake filled NFC Championship game certainly put his roster spot in danger.
| SF - Randy Moss to fight for playing time - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Randy Moss will have to fight with WRs Ted Ginn Jr., Kyle Williams and Brett Swain for playing time this year. WRs Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham and A.J. Jenkins will be ahead of Moss on the depth chart.
Footballguys view: Nothing is guaranteed for Moss, and he'll have to prove that he can play like the Randy Moss of old. In 2010 he bounced between three teams (Patriots, Vikings, Titans) and played poorly on his final stop in Tennessee. Moss is still big and fast, but needs to have more consistent effort if he wants to play up to his potential.
| SF - Kyle Williams may have compete for roster spot - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams may have to compete for a roster spot during training camp if the team takes a wide receiver in one of the first four rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft.
| SF - Kyle Williams No. 4 receiver - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams becomes the team's No. 4 receiver with the addition of WRs Randy Moss and Mario Manningham.
| SF - Kyle Williams was targeted for big hits - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams was targeted for big hits in the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants because of his history of concussions, with the Giants hoping to knock him out of the game. 'He's had a lot of concussions,' WR Devin Thomas said. 'We were just like, 'We gotta put a hit on that guy.' ... Sash did a great job hitting him early, and he looked kind of dazed when he got up. I feel like that made a difference and he coughed it up.'
| SF - Kyle Williams injured in playoff game - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams' (shoulder) father, Kenny Williams, said Williams suffered a shoulder injury during the third quarter of the NFC Championship game but stayed in the game. Williams was receiving treatment on the shoulder Monday, Jan. 23.
| SF - Kyle Williams has costly fumble to hurt team - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams did not have any receptions on offense in the NFC Championship Game overtime loss against the New York Giants, but he certainly did figure in big. He muffed one punt which led to a score, and then he had a fumble on a punt return to set up the game-winning field goal in overtime for the Giants.
| SF - Kyle Williams may start in playoff game - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams may start in the NFC Championship game because of the injury to WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee). Williams would also handle the punt-returning duties if Ginn sat out.
| SF - Five questionable - |
San Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker (jaw), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), CB Chris Culliver (knee, illness) and DL Ray McDonald (hamstring) are questionable for the Divisional round this weekend. Walker and Culliver did not practice Friday, Jan. 13, and the others were limited.
| SF - Four players limited - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and Kyle Williams (concussion), DE Ray McDonald (hamstring) and CB Chris Culliver (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 12.
| SF - Four limited - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), CB Chris Culliver (knee) and DL Ray McDonald (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.
| SF - Two injured WRs injured - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and Kyle Williams were participating in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
| SF - Kyle Williams cleared to play - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (concussion) has passed his concussion tests and will be available to play in the playoffs.
Footballguys view: Williams gives the team another speed option at the WR position. He's a nice complementary WR alongside Michael Crabtree.
| SF - Week 17 Inactives - |
The San Francisco 49ers have declared TE Delanie Walker, DL Ian Williams, WR Kyle Williams, OT Mike Person, QB Scott Tolzien, CB Shawntae Spencer, WR Ted Ginn Jr. inactive for Week 17.
Footballguys view: The 49ers are down to three healthy wideouts, so expect nice days for Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis in the passing game.
| SF - Kyle Williams not cleared - |
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (concussion) has not been cleared to play at this point and is not expected to play Week 17. The team expects him to be ready for their first playoff game.
| SF - Two WRs may not play Week 17 - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and Kyle Williams (concussion) could miss Week 17 because of injuries. The team has added WR Joseph Hastings to their roster in case one or both are not able to play.
Footballguys view: The 49ers could beat the Rams through the air if Alex Smith tosses the ball to himself. This team is bound for the postseason and may decide to rest both WRs.
| SF - Six questionable - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), FB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) are questionable for Week 17. Ginn and Williams did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, while the others were limited.
| SF - Three players miss practice - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and Kyle Williams (concussion) and TE Delanie Walker (jaw) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Footballguys view: Look for former Packer Brett Swain to get a lot of snaps vs. the Rams.
| SF - Three do not practice - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), TE Delanie Walker (jaw) and WR Kyle Williams (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Footballguys view: The 49ers might be shorthanded at WR for the Rams game, so expect to see a lot of running plays. The team gets a first-round playoff bye if they win, so the passcatchers should be in good shape by the time they play their first playoff game.
| SF - Two WRs considered questionable for Week 17 - |
San Francisco 49ers WRs Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle) and Kyle Williams (concussion) are considered questionable for Week 17 because of their injuries.
Footballguys view: Both Ginn and Williams are expected to be ready for the playoffs, but their playing status for this weekend is in question.
| SF - Kyle Williams suffers head injury in Week 16 - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams (head) suffered a head injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks. 'They say I'm not allowed to talk to you,' Williams said Sunday, Dec. 24, after the game. It's NFL policy that a player who sustains concussion-like symptoms is not allowed to speak to the media after the game in which the injury occurs.
| SF - Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn record multiple catches - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams had four receptions for 42 yards in the Week 14 game against the Arizona Cardinals, while WR Ted Ginn Jr. managed two receptions for 14 yards. Williams has two or more catches in three of his past four games.
| SF - Kyle Williams finds end zone again - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams had two receptions for 66 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown, in Week 13 against the St. Louis Rams. Williams has scored twice in the past three games, sandwiched around a zero-catch performance in Week 12.
Footballguys view: Williams is a good player to add and watch in deep dynasty leagues as the 49ers have no clear long-term #2 WR.
| SF - Michael Crabtree leads team in receiving in Week 12 - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree (foot) had team-highs with six receptions and 54 yards in the Week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Fellow WR Braylon Edwards (knee) didn't fare as well, managing just one grab for five yards, and WR Kyle Williams was held without a catch.
Footballguys view: Crabtree has assumed the #1 WR role that the 49ers drafted him to fill. He should be considered a WR3 with upside when the 49ers have easier opponents than the Ravens.
| SF - Kyle Williams scores second TD - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Kyle Williams had five catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. With two TDs, he actually leads all San Francisco WRs in scoring receptions.
Footballguys view: Williams just got on the radar in deep dynasty leagues. The 49ers don't air it out often enough for him to have redraft fantasy value, but he showed good enough game to be worth carrying through the offseason in deep leagues with Braylon Edwards possibly moving on in free agency.
| SF - Five healthy WRs emerge from bye - |
The San Francisco 49ers have five healthy wide receivers coming out of the bye: WRs Michael Crabtree, Braylon Edwards, Ted Ginn Jr., Brett Swain and Kyle Williams.
| SF - Kyle Williams moves up to third on depth chart - |
San Francisco WR Kyle Williams will move up to the No. 3 wide receiver spot with WR Joshua Morgan (leg) out indefinitely.
| SF - Not ruling Josh Morgan out - |
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team isn't ruling out WR Joshua Morgan (leg) for a late-season return or for a potential playoff game. 'That's a hope. We'll have a better idea after today, tomorrow and see where we're at to assess the situation,' Harbaugh said. 'Josh was really coming into his own, catching his stride. I feel bad for him, feel bad for us. That's a tough loss for us.' The team will use WRs Ted Ginn Jr., Michael Crabtree and Kyle Williams in the receiving corps moving forward. TE Delanie Walker could also contribute.
