USAT: Niners Wire audio clip

USAT: Niners Wire

Jan 12, 2022

The 49ers managed to get into the postseason without left tackle Trent Williams healthy for the clinching game. He still wasn’t in practice as the team began their on-field preparations for a wild-card matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Williams, who’s dealing with an elbow sprain he suffered in Week 17, didn’t practice at all in the lead up to the season finale. He was absent again Wednesday which isn’t good news, but it’s also not necessarily a sign of his future availability. Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday said Williams was doing better than he was Sunday when he was unable to play. There isn’t any certainty about his status, but Shanahan is hoping Williams will be able to suit up in Dallas. Here’s the full practice participation report from Wednesday:

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