Why is Trent Williams not playing tonight vs. Bears? 49ers LT injury update and return status

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams was seen heading to the medical tent shortly after the opening play and was listed as questionable to return.

Updated on: Dec 29, 2025, 08:03:01 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams suffered an injury during Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Williams started the game but appeared to injure his hamstring early in the contest. He was seen heading to the medical tent shortly after the opening play and was later listed as questionable to return.

Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers was injured on Sunday. (Getty Images via AFP)

Fans react

Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express frustration and concern over the injury.

One wrote, "I am currently outside the stadium offering my own hamstrings to the 49ers medical staff. Take whatever you need to get him back on that line."

Another added, "Someone needs to bribe the voodoo person and confiscate all of their 49ers dolls."

A third person expressed, "Losing Trent Williams is devastating. Hopefully he’s not going to be out for longer than a week."

Another commented, "Trent Williams injured. He was running during the pick 6, and immediately felt it. This is very unfortunate."

Another fan wrote, "Unbelievable Trent Williams who had missed games for 10 straight seasons hadn't missed a game all season. Now he is hurt. Hope he is OK especially for the playoffs run! Irreplaceable."

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George Kittle injury update

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with an ankle injury after suffering a low-to-mid ankle sprain during the team’s Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football.

Kittle had a strong outing before the injury, finishing with seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown, but he exited early in the fourth quarter and did not return.

Ahead of the 49ers’ Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Kittle did not practice all week and was listed as questionable on the injury report. He was ultimately ruled inactive for the game.

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San Francisco 49ers Week 17 Inactives

TE George Kittle (ankle)

CB Renardo Green (neck)

DT Kevin Givens

DE Robert Beal Jr.

RB Isaac Guerendo

WR Jordan Watkins

LB Curtis Robinson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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