San Francisco 49ers re-sign Brayden Willis to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed tight end Brayden Willis to the practice squad on Sunday after he cleared waivers. The team had waived Willis on Saturday to facilitate the promotion of long snapper Jon Weeks to the active roster. By placing Willis on waivers, the organization risked losing the former seventh-round pick to another team, but he remained available to return. This move provides the 49ers with internal depth at tight end as the team prepares for their regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. San Francisco currently holds practice sessions through Tuesday before observing an off day on Wednesday. The decision to keep Willis allows the team to maintain insurance at the position should George Kittle or other rostered tight ends become unavailable for the upcoming game.

• 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers officially re-sign former 7th-round pick to practice squad