49ers expecting Mykel Williams to return as soon as he’s eligible after opening practice window

The 49ers lost six defensive linemen through the first two weeks of the season to injury, and they've had to make a number of roster moves to recover and stay afloat with enough bodies at the position.

However, they did get one player back finally, as Mykel Williams saw his practice window open this week after starting the season on PUP. Williams is not allowed to return until Week 5, but gets 21 days to return after his practice window has opened.

"He looks excellent and it's been a long time coming," John Lynch said. "When you're in those ACL, those long-term injuries, there's a mental grind that comes with that, and I've been very proud of Mykel with how he's handled it, how he's embraced it. I know Mykel, he's a coachable young man who's going to say 'yes, sir,' but when we told him that, hey, we're gonna put you on PUP and you're not gonna be eligible until Week 5, I know he was upset, but he just went back to work.