The 49ers made some surprising roster moves, waiving veteran tight end Brayden Willis just days before Week One to make room for long snapper Jon Weeks — a move that highlights how quickly things can shift in the NFL. Willis, who had been in and out of the roster for years, was surprisingly kept over undrafted rookie Bryson Eason, who showed flashes of potential during preseason. Despite being used on special teams, Willis didn’t record a tackle in 32 snaps — and with Kyle Juszczyk and George Kittle returning, his role was already fading. The bigger picture? The team prioritized draft picks and depth at defensive tackle, opting for James Thompson over Eason — a decision that underscores how brutal roster decisions can be, especially when players like Willis are blindsided by cuts after flying across the globe for training camp.
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