Leonard Williams was back on the practice field Wednesday, though only in a limited role, after going down with an ankle injury in the Seattle Seahawks’ 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Williams, a 2025 All-Pro in his 12 NFL season, left on a second-and-goal play midway through the fourth quarter Sunday and did not return. On Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald told Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk that he was “optimistic” Williams would be able to suit up this Sunday against the rival San Francisco 49ers.
Seattle also listed wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and linebacker Chazz Surratt among the players who did not practice Wednesday. Smith-Njigba was a resting player and did not carry an injury designation.
Safety Ty Okada was a full participant, marking just the second time during the regular season he has reached that level in practice. He missed the team’s first four games.
The Seahawks had several other players working on a limited basis: running back Zach Charbonnet (knee), running back George Holani (ribs), wide receiver Irv Charles (knee), guard Beau Stephens (knee), linebacker Tyrice Knight (ankle) and cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (ankle). Macdonald said Monday that Charbonnet would not play this week.
The 49ers’ first injury report of the week included several notable names as well. Running back Christian McCaffrey, tackle Trent Williams and linebacker Dre Greenlaw were among those who did not participate for rest reasons, while fullback Kyle Juszczyk (knee), defensive end Nick Bosa (knee, calf), defensive tackle James Thompson (ankle), linebacker Upton Stout (shoulder) and safety Marques Sigle (ankle) also sat out.
San Francisco listed running back Kaelon Black (illness), wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs) and defensive end Mykel Williams (knee) as limited participants. Defensive end Romello Height (hand) and linebacker Jaden Dugger (shoulder) were full participants.
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