The 49ers are already making moves down south, officially signing tight end Brayden Willis from their practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. This isn’t just a minor shuffle for our NFC West rivals, it’s about depth already being tested in the early regular season.
Niners Filling Gaps Early
This move fills an active roster spot left open when defensive lineman Alfred Collins went on injured reserve last week, leaving the Niners with 52 guys on their roster. Willis, a seventh-round pick back in 2023, is no stranger to this dance, bouncing between the practice squad and the active roster throughout his time with them. You gotta wonder what that kind of up-and-down career means for a player’s consistency.
Special Teams Focus and Other Depth Moves
When he does get on the field, Willis has seen action in 23 regular season games and even four playoff contests, though most of that has been grinding it out on special teams. It tells you they value him for those specific contributions, especially as they look to shore things up early in the season. Oh, and speaking of depth, the 49ers also inked defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson to their practice squad.
It’s only September 15, and already we’re seeing teams like the Niners making these kinds of injury-driven adjustments. Early roster moves like this show you who’s got the depth, and who’s starting to feel the pressure. Every team in the NFC West is watching how these lineups are shaping up.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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