Kyle’s update, 2:06 PM PT: The 49ers released Willie Snead roughly 24 hours after promoting him to the active roster. Snead did not step onto the field Monday night. With Jimmie Ward eligible to return, I’d bet he’ll take Snead’s roster spot.
The 49ers didn’t escape Monday night without some bad news. Already down the best left tackle on the planet, Trent Williams, his backup, will be “out awhile,” per Kyle Shanahan. In addition, Colton McKivitz suffered an MCL sprain Monday night.
Shanahan said the injury is similar to what Elijah Mitchell and Azeez Al-Shaair went through.