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Ian Williams’ Injury Creates More Problems for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers received some bad news on Monday when the team learned nose tackle Ian Williams wouldn’t be able to pass a physical and his status to start the 2016 regular season was in doubt.

News was first reported by CSN Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

49ers DT Ian Williams has undergone more than one ankle surgery that has left his status for the season opener in question, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2016

After Ian Williams could not pass physical, he and 49ers redid their 5-year, $27.