49ers tight end Brayden Willis ruled out with concussion vs. Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
During their preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that tight end Brayden Willis has been ruled out due to a concussion. This occurred after the team's first offensive drive in the second half. Willis, a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, has had minimal impact in his career, only playing 86 offensive snaps without a catch. With George Kittle also inactive, the 49ers will rely on Hayden Rucci and Khalil Dinkins for the remainder of the game.
- •Brayden Willis ruled out with a concussion in the second half.
- •Willis was a seventh-round pick in 2023 and has minimal experience.
- •George Kittle is also inactive for the game against the Raiders.
- •Hayden Rucci and Khalil Dinkins will cover tight end duties.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers tight end ruled out with concussion vs. Raiders
"The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their tight ends in the middle of their preseason battle with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.
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