AUSTIN BRYANT NEWS

Reaches injury settlement Bryant (undisclosed) was waived with an injury settlement by the 49ers on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The defensive end now has a chance to play in 2024 if he catches on with another team. Bryant played in two regular-season games and on 35 defensive snaps with the 49ers in 2023. The sixth-year pro spent the previous four seasons with Detroit, never recording more than 31 tackles in a season.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR San Francisco placed Bryant (undisclosed) on injured reserve Friday, according to the team's official site.

Impact Bryant will now be slated to miss the entire 2024 season unless the 49ers agree on an injury settlement with the defensive lineman. He recorded one tackle across 35 defensive snaps in the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Bryant, Detroit Lions, Defensive Line Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Tiger Lands with New NFL Team A former Clemson standout has landed with a new NFL team. The Minnesota Vikings announced this week they have signed outside linebacker Aust...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Happy Birthday to Austin Bryant! San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Austin Bryant celebrates his birthday on November 12.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Off the Field: Austin Bryant Teams Up with Big Brothers Big Sisters 🤝 In Austin Bryant's partnership with the non-profit organization, the 49ers defensive lineman will serve as an inspiring role model for child...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Austin Bryant, Detroit Lions, Defensive Line Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Morning Report: Get to Know 49ers Newest DL Austin Bryant Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.

APRIL 6, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

49ers sign free agent DL Austin Bryant

The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent defensive lineman Austin Bryant to a one-year contract

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to Bay Area Bryant agreed to a one-year contract with the 49ers on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bryant will be moving to the West Coast after a four-year stint in Detroit to begin his NFL career. The 26-year-old defensive end made nine appearances in 2019, logging nine tackles, one pass breakup and zero sacks. He's projected to fill a depth role for San Francisco.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lions earn respect with close call against powerful Bills

The Detroit Lions may have earned more acclaim nationally in a loss than they did during their three-game winning streak this month

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Lions' Austin Bryant: 'No excuse' for costly roughing the passer penalty Austin Bryant's penalty came on an incomplete pass on second-and-10 with 3:22 to play, two plays before the Bills scored their go-ahead TD

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions can't get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends

The Detroit Lions came into Thanksgiving on their first three-game winning streak in five years, thanks to some clutch plays late in games

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions coach Campbell maintains bright outlook despite loss

The defensive issues the Detroit Lions displayed in their season opener didn’t dampen coach Dan Campbell’s optimism

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: Pass rusher Austin Bryant emerging as breakout candidate for Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson 'ready' for season; Detroit Lions' focus shifts to position battles

AUGUST 20, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

No. 4 Clemson counting on 'Avengers' D-line for a title run

No. 4 Clemson's run of six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and College Football Playoff berths came to an end last season

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions' Austin Bryant embraces 'process' as he works to carve out role on new-look D-line Austin Bryant's daily playmaking production has been difficult to ignore, and he's looking more like a piece the Lions need to find a way to...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Returns from COVID list Bryant was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Bryant played in 14 games this season for the Lions, but his time in COVID protocols forced him to miss Week 18 against the Packers. The third-year pro finished his season with 31 tackles (21 solo) and 4.5 sacks.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions struggle toward finish line with what's left of roster

It has been a long season for the Detroit Lions, and there is still more adversity ahead

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on COVID-19 list Detroit placed Bryant on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after he tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bryant played 64 percent of the defensive snaps and totaled five tackles and a sack during Sunday's loss to Seattle. The 25-year-old can still clear the league's COVID-19 protocols in time to play Week 18 against the Packers, but his availability is now up in the air.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Jahns: Lions OLB Austin Bryant was screaming at his... - The Athletic Lions OLB Austin Bryant was screaming at his teammates after that wide-open Bears touchdown to Jimmy Graham. He took off his helmet, jumped...

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Full participant Thursday Bryant (shoulder) was a full participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Bryant was unavailable in Week 10 and had his reps capped Wednesday, but he increased his workload as a full participant Thursday. Following his absence, the 25-year-old will likely be available Sunday against Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits despite limited participation Bryant (shoulder) is inactive Week 10 against the Steelers.

Impact Bryant had recorded a season-high seven tackles prior to the team's Week 9 bye, but he surfaced on the injury report this week as a limited practice participant due to a shoulder issue. His absence will hurt Detroit's linebacker depth and potentially open the door for Julian Okwara to see more work in a reserve capacity.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles in loss Bryant had seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 44-6 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Bryant played only 43 percent of the defensive snaps but still managed to tie for the team lead in tackles. The 24-year-old has filled a rotational role in Detroit's linebacking corps most of the season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions RB D'Andre Swift active for game against Packers

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift will be available for his team’s Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS