Willis Back on Practice Squad | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, so the Niners, they brought back Titan, Braden, Willis to the practice squad. This went down Sunday afternoon, right before they hit the field in Melbourne. They're getting ready for their opener against the Rams on Thursday, practicing Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, then taking Wednesday off. Earlier this week, Willis was actually waved. That move happened as part of a bigger roster shake-up, where they promoted long, snapper John Weeks to the main squad. The waiver for Willis was a signal that George Kiddell was looking good to play in the opener. The team seemed to want Willis back on the practice squad all along. They didn't feel the spot weeks left, and they kept another practice squad spot open, which hinted at this move. There was a little risk though, because Willis isn't a veteran yet, meaning another team could have scooped him up. But he cleared Waiver's Sunday, and the team officially resigned him to the practice squad that same afternoon. So... He's back in the fold. This gives the 49ers some backup.

1:00If any of their other tight-ends can't go for week one, they've got Willis ready to step in. He's officially back in the building, ready for whatever comes next. Stay locked in with NFL News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey, with the story.