49ers sign former Bengals 3rd-round pick to the practice squad; promote Brayden Willis

Following an opening-week triumph against the Los Angeles Rams staged in Australia, the San Francisco 49ers made roster adjustments by signing an unnamed former third-round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals to their practice squad and elevating tight end Brayden Willis to the active unit. The maneuvers come as the franchise handles multiple physical setbacks incurred during the season opener.

First-year wideout De'Zhaun Stribling is slated for an absence after sustaining a severe ankle sprain, though he managed to avoid a catastrophic Achilles rupture. Additionally, tight end Jake Tonges will be sidelined due to a sprained MCL.

Despite the physical toll that prompted outside scrutiny regarding player durability and medical handling, franchise icon Steve Young publicly voiced strong confidence in the team following their Week 1 victory.

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