An update to Trent Williams' replacement after Jimmy Garoppolo's horrific injury to the 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers have lost another key offensive line player.

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Trent Williams, an All-Pro left tackle, was lost to an ankle sprain and is no longer available, therefore his replacement is also out.

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Colton McKivitz was acting as the starting left tackle in Williams' absence. McKivitz will also be out, which is awful for Garoppolo and the entire 49ers offence.

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McKivitz suffered a sprained MCL during the 49ers' victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. He will be out of commission as a result for some time,

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forcing the 49ers to fill another offensive line position.An injury-riddled season has plagued the 49ers. Due to second-year quarterback Trey Lance's season-ending ankle injury,

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Jimmy Garoppolo has taken over the starting job. This season, tight end George Kittle has contended with injuries, missing the first two games.

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With a damaged MCL, starting running back Elijah Mitchell is currently on injured reserve.

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The group is now 2-2 and displayed impressive dominance in Week 4. Against the Rams, both the offence and defence played well.

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Garoppolo has previously shown that he is capable of leading this club. And he might wind up repeating it this season.

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