Yet another 49ers defensive back went down with an injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that K'Waun Williams sustained a knee sprain in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Williams likely will be placed on injured reserve, making him unavailable for at least the 49ers’ next three games.
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Jamar Taylor replaced Williams as the slot cornerback, and Taylor practiced with the 49ers during training camp while Williams dealt with a calf issue.
With Richard Sherman, Emmanuel Moseley and Ahkello Witherspoon dealing with injuries, it's not an ideal time for the secondary to lose another body.
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But as has become the de facto mantra in this seemingly endless wave of injuries early in the season, it remains next man up for Robert Saleh's defense.
