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49ers promote Jon Weeks, cut Brayden Willis in Melbourne

9/7/2026

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San Francisco 49ers cut tight end Brayden Willis in Melbourne to promote long snapper Jon Weeks.
Jon Weeks, previously on the practice squad, rejoined the active roster after being released before the Aug. 30 deadline.
Brayden Willis must fly roughly 16 hours from Melbourne back to the United States after his release.
San Francisco 49ers signed defensive end Khalid Kareem from Atlanta, a move that required a roughly 21-hour trip to Melbourne.

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Story summary

San Francisco 49ers cut tight end Brayden Willis in Melbourne to promote long snapper Jon Weeks.
Jon Weeks, previously on the practice squad, rejoined the active roster after being released before the Aug. 30 deadline.
Brayden Willis must fly roughly 16 hours from Melbourne back to the United States after his release.
San Francisco 49ers signed defensive end Khalid Kareem from Atlanta, a move that required a roughly 21-hour trip to Melbourne.