49ers release D-lineman William Bradley-King following injury settlement

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

49ers release D-lineman William Bradley-King following injury settlement
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have reached an injury settlement with edge rusher William Bradley-King. After signing him in August 2025, Bradley-King went through multiple roster transactions before being waived with an injury designation in late July 2026. Following this settlement, he will become a free agent when medically cleared. Bradley-King, a former seventh-round draft pick, has had limited playing time in the NFL, appearing in only four games across his career.

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  • 49ers part ways with William Bradley-King due to injury settlement
  • He was signed by the 49ers in August 2025
  • Bradley-King was on and off the practice squad multiple times
  • He will be a free agent once medically cleared
  • Bradley-King has played only four NFL games since 2021
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  • 11:11 PMYahoo Sports49ers part ways with injured D-lineman
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The 49ers have moved on from a player who spent a lot of time on their practice squad in recent years.

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