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Brayden Willis: Staying with Niners
The 49ers signed Brayden Willis to the practice squad Monday.Willis was waived by the 49ers roster Saturday in order to make room on the roster for fellow tight end George Kittle, who was activated from injured reserve. Willis has opted to stay in San Francisco as a member of the team's practice squad after clearing waivers, and he could be elevated to the active roster should the 49ers require depth at tight end at any point down the road.
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Brayden Willis: Let go by San Francisco
The 49ers waived Brayden Willis on Saturday.Willis was signed to the active roster in mid-September to give the 49ers added depth at tight end after George Kittle was placed on injured reserve due to a torn hamstring he sustained against the Seahawks in Week 1. With Kittle activated from IR on Saturday, Willis is no longer needed on the 49ers' active roster, though the latter could remain in San Francisco and sign with the team's practice squad.
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49ers' Brayden Willis: Bumps to active roster
The San Francisco 49ers signed Brayden Willis to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.Willis takes the roster spot of Ben Bartch, whom San Francisco placed on IR on Wednesday. With George Kittle (hamstring) also on IR until at least Week 6, Willis is positioned to contribute in a reserve role at tight end versus the Cardinals on Sunday and beyond.
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Brayden Willis: Returns to practice squad
Brayden Willis reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.Willis failed to reel in his only target while playing six offensive snaps in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Saints. The tight end is eligible to be elevated to the active roster two more times before the 49ers would have to sign him to the active roster.
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49ers' Brayden Willis: Back with active roster
Brayden Willis was elevated from the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.The 2023 seventh-round pick from Oklahoma remained with San Francisco's practice squad after missing the active roster in late August, and he'll likely suit up for the first time this season Sunday. With George Kittle (hamstring) sidelined for the next four games at least, Willis could remain with the 49ers' active roster for the foreseeable future and serve as the No. 3 tight end.
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Brayden Willis: Remains in SF on practice squad
Brayden Willis signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.Willis will supply organizational depth behind George Kittle, Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges, who made the 53-man roster. Since being selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the 49ers, Willis has appeared in 17 regular-season games without logging a target.
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Brayden Willis: Waived by San Francisco
The 49ers waived Brayden Willis on Tuesday.Willis played 17 games for the 49ers since being drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he mostly worked in a special-teams role and was targeted just twice. He began the 2024 season on the practice squad but was eventually promoted, so he'll look to work his way onto the active roster again this year.
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49ers' Brayden Willis: Signs tender Tuesday
Brayden Willis signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.Willis is now officially set to return for to San Francisco for the 2025 campaign after having been tendered earlier in the offseason. The tight end didn't make a catch in 10 regular-season games last season and will compete for a backup spot behind George Kittle.
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49ers' Brayden Willis: No snaps on offense in Week 15
Brayden Willis played all 20 of his snaps on special teams in Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams.The San Francisco 49ers kept four tight ends active Thursday, but only two (George Kittle and Eric Saubert) saw snaps on offense, while Willis and Jake Tonges were limited to special-teams roles. Willis has suited up in seven games this season but has played just 10 total snaps on offense.
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49ers' Brayden Willis: Inactive for Week 10
Brayden Willis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.Willis was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' active roster Oct. 9 and played in Week 8 against the Cowboys, but he'll be a healthy scratch for Week 10. George Kittle, Eric Saubert and Jake Tonges will be the 49ers' three active tight ends for Sunday's game.
Brayden Willis
#9 TE / San Francisco 49ers / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 240 lb Age: 26 College: Oklahoma Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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