San Francisco 49ers return Brayden Willis to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers waived tight end Brayden Willis on Saturday to create room on the active roster for long snapper Jon Weeks. Willis went unclaimed on the NFL transaction wire, allowing the 49ers to re-sign him to the practice squad. While primarily listed as a tight end, the 49ers experimented with Willis at fullback during the preseason, a position where he may serve as a potential backup to Kyle Juszczyk. The roster move follows confirmation that George Kittle is prepared for action in the team's upcoming Week 1 game against the Rams. Willis is expected to continue practicing with the team as he remains in Australia for the squad's upcoming contest.

• 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Brayden Willis goes unclaimed; set to return to the practice squad