49ers Likely to Shut Down Trent Williams for Remainder of Season

San Francisco faces mounting injuries and slim playoff hopes as their All-Pro left tackle remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is unlikely to return this season due to a lingering ankle injury sustained in Week 11.
The 36-year-old Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowler, has missed the last four games, during which the 49ers have gone 1-3 and seen their playoff odds drop below one percent.
Backup tackle Jaylon Moore has filled in for Williams, performing capably with no sacks allowed, but he is also dealing with a hip injury and was limited in practice this week.
The 49ers are dealing with additional injuries, including rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (knee soreness), while other key players like Nick Bosa are practicing in a limited capacity.
San Francisco, now 6-8 and last in the NFC West, will face the Miami Dolphins this Sunday as they approach the final stretch of a challenging and injury-plagued season.