The rookie first-round pick is dealing with what the 49ers are calling a "minor ankle injury," which will likely limit him to sideline work with trainers over the coming week. Williams is projected to start at defensive end opposite Nick Bosa,

Keep in mind, several players did not participate in today's practice, players such as rookie first-round pick Mykel Williams, who injured his ankle on Monday, according to the team. Williams played through an ankle injury all of last season. It's unclear if he has injured the same ankle. More on him in a minute.

He was discharged Monday, but by being placed on IR, the 2021 sixth-round pick will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the 49ers. Jackson appeared in three regular-season games for the Panthers in 2024,