Player news tracker
Brayden Willis headshot

Brayden Willis fantasy football news and podcast insights

Source-backed player signal from monitored fantasy football podcasts, shows, videos, articles, and social posts.

TESF40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026
11
Positive signals
12
Negative signals
7
Sources
Sep 15, 2026
Latest update
NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The 49ers signed tight end Brayden Willis to their active roster from the practice squad on Tuesday, filling a roster spot after placing defensive lineman Alfred Collins on injured reserve. Willis, a seventh-round pick in 2023, has bounced between the practice squad and active roster throughout his tenure with the team; he has appeared in 23 regular season games and four playoff contests with most of his playing time coming on special teams.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 7, 2026Niners Nation
Willis went unclaimed on waivers and is set to return to the 49ers practice squad with potential elevation to the active roster for Week 1 against the Rams. A 7th-round pick from 2023 with minimal regular-season production, Willis showed positional versatility during preseason and lined up at fullback 15 times; his best offensive contribution path is at fullback. He did not leave Australia and is expected to practice with the team after rejoining the practice squad.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Waived by the 49ers Saturday to make room for long snapper Jon Weeks; went unclaimed on waivers and is expected to return to the practice squad. Willis showed positional versatility during preseason but was a 7th-round pick in 2023 with minimal regular-season production. His best offensive role is fullback, where he lined up 15 times in preseason, positioning him as a potential backup to Kyle Juszczyk (age 35, entering final year of contract). However, the primary reason for the waiver was George Kittle's readiness for Week 1, indicating the 49ers are confident in Kittle's health post-Achilles injury.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 6, 2026Niners Nation
Waived by the 49ers Saturday to make room for long snapper Jon Weeks; went unclaimed on waivers. Willis showed positional versatility during preseason but has as many regular-season receptions since 2023 as a typical undrafted player. Expected to return to practice squad and potentially be elevated for Week 1 against the Rams. Best offensive contribution likely at fullback (15 snaps in preseason), positioning him as backup to Kyle Juszczyk, who is 35 and entering the final year of his contract. Willis's waiver suggests the team views him as a fullback prospect rather than tight end contributor.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
49ers waived tight end Brayden Willis to make room for veteran long snapper Jon Weeks on the active roster ahead of Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Willis, a seventh-round pick from 2023, had been on and off the roster for a couple of seasons. During preseason, he registered zero solo tackles on 32 special teams snaps and showed only a couple of impressive blocks on a down-to-down basis, making him unlikely to contribute. With Kyle Juszczyk practicing and George Kittle returning, Willis was not going to see the field.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 6, 2026Niners Nation
Waived by the 49ers to make room for veteran long snapper Jon Weeks on the active roster for Week 1 eligibility. Willis, a seventh-round 2023 pick, had been on and off the roster for multiple seasons; the decision to keep him over undrafted rookie Bryson Eason in hindsight was puzzling given Eason's superior preseason film. Willis registered no solo tackles on 32 special teams snaps during preseason and faced a crowded tight end depth chart with Kyle Juszczyk practicing and George Kittle returning, making his path to playing time nonexistent.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
49ers waived tight end Brayden Willis to make roster room for long snapper Jon Weeks. Willis, who had been on and off the roster for multiple seasons, was deemed unlikely to contribute on a down-to-down basis despite a couple of impressive blocks in preseason. With Kyle Juszczyk practicing and George Kittle returning, Willis had no path to playing time. He registered zero solo tackles on 32 special teams snaps during preseason.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers waived tight end Brayden Willis, removing him from the roster. Willis had been on and off the roster for a couple of seasons; despite a couple of impressive blocks in preseason, he was unlikely to contribute on a down-to-down basis. He did not register a solo tackle on 32 special teams snaps during preseason. With Kyle Juszczyk practicing and George Kittle returning to health, Willis had no path to playing time in the 49ers' tight end room.
Insight pageSourceOriginal
NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Coach Yac 🗣
Coach Yac 🗣on X

Kurtis Rourke’s rib wasn’t broken on X-rays at the stadium, but went to local hospital for more imaging because he was struggling to catch his breath. Kyle Shanahan said he was not too concerned, but didn’t want to downplay it Brayden Willis took snaps in case they needed an emergency QB if Adrian Martinez got injured

Insight pageSourceView post on X
PositiveNewsAug 10, 2026Ian Hartitz
Ian Hartitzon X

Great time talking to first-team all-world beat reporter @​_John_Shipley on the most pressing fantasy football questions facing the Jaguars! -Bhayshul Tuten RB1? -Travis Hunter expectations -Parker Washington propaganda -An amazing bold call -MUCH MORE 📽️ <https://youtu.be/NmQQfqYb8ZA?si=p5Wv6Ly8tsJK_n_p>

Insight pageSourceView post on X
PositiveNewsAug 5, 202632BeatWriters
32BeatWriterson X

deflect it into the waiting arms of LB Jaden Dugger. Dugger caught it and returned it for a would-be pick-6. - Among the other defensive highlights from team drills: Okuayinonu got some pressure and a would-be sack but if it wasn't, Lenoir had yet another PBU. Darrell Luter Jr. had a nice pass breakup on a throw to the end zone for Demarcus Robinson from Martinez. West burst through for a run stuff on the first play of team. LB Fred Warner snuffed out a run for McCaffrey early in that period,...

Insight pageSourceView post on X