The San Francisco 49ers got a welcome boost on Monday as rookie defensive lineman Mykel Williams returned to practice after missing time with a knee injury. Williams, the team's most recent first-round pick and a former standout at Georgia , had been sidelined since going down earlier this month during joint drills with the Denver Broncos. His return offers relief for a 49ers defensive line that is counting on him to contribute right away.

William's setback came when he fell awkwardly during red-zone work against Denver, immediately grabbing at his knee before limping off the field. Initial fears were that the injury could sideline him for a significant stretch, but testing quickly ruled out any structural damage. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later confirmed that the issue was a hyperex

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