Willis Back on Practice Squad | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, the San Francisco 49ers made a roster move this past Saturday, waving tight-end Braden Willis. This move was to make space for Long Snapper John Weeks on the active roster. Willis, a 7th round pick from last year, didn't record any regular season receptions, so he went unclaimed by other teams. Now, the 49ers had the option to bring Willis back onto their practice squad. This would allow them to potentially elevate him to the active roster for their upcoming game against the Rams. He's expected to rejoin the team for practice after resigning with the practice squad, and he hasn't left the country, so he's ready to go. Willis actually showed some versatility in the preseason, lining up at fullback 15 times. With Kyle Jušček, their primary fullback, recently returning from a broken finger, Willis could be seen as his back up. This is especially relevant if just shit can't perform at full capacity or gets injured again. It's also speculation that the team might be grooming Willis to eventually take over for

1:01Jušček, who was 35 and entering the final year of his contract. Some believe Willis offers more as a ball carrier out of the backfield than as a traditional tight-end, which might have influenced the decision to. Wave him. Ultimately, the biggest factor here is George Kittle's readiness for week one. The team wouldn't risk waving a tight-end during game week, especially with their international travel if Kittle wasn't clear to play. His return is a massive boost, and it'll be interesting to see how he performs after his Achilles injury and how much the other tight-ends, Luke. Farrell and Jake Tongues are utilized. Football News, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.