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Seahawks Get Concerning Injury Update on Leonard Williams Ahead of 49ers Game

The Seattle Seahawks received a potentially concerning update on one of their most important defensive players three days before a divisional showdown with the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers.Defensive tackle Leonard Williams didn’t participate in Thursday’s practice because of the ankle…

By Duncan Day · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:25 PM

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Leonard Williams missed Thursday's practice with an ankle injury ahead of facing the San Francisco 49ers.
The absence marked a downgrade after Williams was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session.
Head coach Mike Macdonald previously expressed optimism that Williams could play on Sunday.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams missed Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury suffered during a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The downgrade came after Williams participated on a limited basis Wednesday. Head coach Mike Macdonald had expressed optimism earlier in the week, but Williams' absence raises questions ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

Williams has started all four games in 2026, recording three sacks and 11 tackles after signing a three-year, $90 million extension. Seattle will release its final injury report on Friday before hosting San Francisco at Lumen Field.

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Seahawks Get Concerning Injury Update on Leonard Williams Ahead of 49ers Game

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