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Brayden Willis, a 7th-round pick in 2023 (No. 247 overall), has been with the 49ers since at least 2024 — waived, released and re-signed by the 49ers within three days in September 2026 along the way; most recently signed as a free agent by the 49ers on September 15, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

• Tue, Sep 15, 2026Free Agent Signing49ers
• Mon, Sep 7, 2026Practice Squad Veteran49ers
• Sun, Sep 6, 2026Terminated Via Waivers, all contracts49ers → free agent
• Sat, Sep 5, 2026Waived, No Recall49ers
• Wed, Jan 14, 2026Free Agent Signing49ers
• Mon, Oct 20, 2025Terminated Via Waivers, all contracts49ers → free agent
• Sat, Oct 18, 2025Waived, No Recall49ers
• Wed, Sep 17, 2025Free Agent Signing49ers
• Wed, Aug 27, 2025Terminated Via Waivers, all contracts49ers → free agent
• Tue, Aug 26, 2025Waived, No Recall49ers