The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the trade for defensive end Jordan Willis of the New York Jets. The team sends a sixth-round draft pick in 2022 to the Jets in exchange for Willis, but receives a seventh-round draft pick in 2021.
While news of the trade was reported last week, San Francisco could not officially announce the move until after Willis cleared COVID-19 protocols and a physical.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown.
Willis (6-4, 270) was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (73rdoverall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. During his four-year career with the Bengals (2017-19) and Jets (2019-20), he has appeared in 43 games (two starts) and registered 52 tackles, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass defensed.
Willis was waived by the Bengals on September 10, 2019 and claimed off waivers by the Jets the following day. This season with the Jets, he appeared in two games and registered one fumble recovery.
A 25-year-old native of Kansas City, MO, Willis attended Kansas State University (2013-16) where he appeared in 48 games (39 starts) and finished with 114 tackles, 40.5 tackles for loss, 26.0 sacks and seven forced fumbles. As a senior in 2016, he earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors after registering 52 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks.
49ers officially sign second-rounder Alfred Collins, paving way for NFL rookie deals
By Chris Wilson
Jul 17
By officially signing second-round draft pick Alfred Collins, the 49ers provided a framework for the rest of the NFL to negotiate their rookie contracts.
On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers officially signed Alfred Collins, the team's second-round pick, to his rookie...
49ers announce injury designations for 8 players, including Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall
By David Bonilla
Jul 18
The San Francisco 49ers have announced injury designations for eight players ahead of the start of training camp, including key names like wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall.
As expected, Aiyuk will begin camp on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list...
49ers announce 11 open training camp practice dates for 2025
By Site Staff
Jul 10
The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced 11 open practice dates for their 2025 training camp, offering fans a chance to get up close to the action as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Training camp kicks off on July 22, with rookies reporting on July...
Report: 49ers WR Jauan Jennings plans to request trade without new deal
By David Bonilla
Jul 14
So much for a drama-free start to training camp for the San Francisco 49ers. While the team secured long-term deals with three of its core players—quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and linebacker Fred Warner—wide receiver Jauan Jennings remains...
