49ers Get Good News on Key Defender After Seahawks Game

Mykel Williams made his return to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5. The defensive end played for the first time since tearing his ACL last season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan liked what he saw, per David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone. Williams Passes First Test For 49ers Williams played 23 defensive snaps in the 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He added eight snaps on special teams. He finished with two tackles. The numbers were modest. Pro Football Focus gave him a 50.4 pass-rush grade, the lowest among 49ers defenders.