JORDAN WILLIS NEWS

Diagnosed with high-ankle sprain Willis suffered a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's wild-card win over the Cowboys and is unlikely to play Saturday against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Willis and Nick Bosa (concussion) were both injured on the same play late in the second quarter. However, the former was able to return to the field after halftime and totaled one quarterback hit on Dak Prescott across 22 defensive snaps. While he was able to continue playing Sunday, it appears that he won't be available for the NFC divisional round after being diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, which usually takes over a week to properly heal. The good news for the 49ers is that Bosa is expected to clear concussion protocols ahead of Saturday, so they will likely have their top edge pass rusher. However, Samson Ebukam will likely be thrust into an expanded role if Willis is ultimately ruled out.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers put Tartt, Kinlaw on IR; add Givens, Willis to roster

The San Francisco 49ers have placed safety Jaquiski Tartt and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw on injured reserve and added defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Jordan Willis to the act...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from suspension Willis was activated from the reserve/suspended list Monday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Willis served a six-game suspension to start the 2021 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, but he figures to be available for Week 8 in Chicago. The defensive end appeared in seven contests a season ago, finishing with 13 tackles (seven solo) and 2.5 sacks.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets rookie QB Wilson driven to succeed by his 'process'

Zach Wilson became a college star and top NFL prospect for all the things everyone saw each week on the field at BYU

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lance throws 2 TDs passes as 49ers rally to beat Chargers

Trey Lance threw two touchdown passes and continued to make his case to be San Francisco’s Week 1 starter as the 49ers rallied for a 15-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Easton stuck! Stick sacked for safety by Jordan Willis Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick sacked for safety by San Francisco defensive end Jordan Willis.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • NFL.COM

Suspended six games Willis received a six-game suspension Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Impact In seven games with the 49ers last year, Willis tallied 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 183 snaps. The 26-year-old will still be able to participate in all offseason and preseason activities, but he'll miss the first six regular-season games.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL suspends 49ers D-lineman Jordan Willis for doping

The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Jordan Willis for violating the league's policy of performance-enhancing substances

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Slot CB K'Waun Williams returns to 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have brought back another key piece for their roster, agreeing to a one-year deal to retain slot cornerback K’Waun Williams

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-signs with 49ers Willis re-signed with the 49ers on Tuesday,Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 49ers traded with the Jets for Willis back in October and now the defensive end has solidified the Bay Area as his home for the immediate future. In seven games with the 49ers, Willis recorded 13 tackles (seven solo) and 2.5 sacks across 183 snaps. He was sidelined with COVID-19 issues and an ankle injury during the season as well.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to IR Willis (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Willis ended up playing nine games this season, including seven for the 49ers. He produced 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Willis is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers

It’s been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by 49ers The 49ers activated Willis off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Wednesday brought good news for the 49ers, as both Willis and D.J. Jones were activated after missing last week's win over the Rams. Now cleared to return to the team, expect Willis to return to his usual depth defensive line role for Week 13, as he's yet to top 40 percent of defensive snaps in a game this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate Mostert, Sherman, Wilson from IR

The San Francisco 49ers have activated running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. and cornerback Richard Sherman off injured reserve

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers getting Samuel, possibly other key players back

The San Francisco 49ers could be getting a handful key players back from injuries this week but may have to wait longer for six players on the COVID-19 list to return

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers getting injured players back, but dealing with COVID

A week off was supposed to give the San Francisco 49ers some time to heal some of the slew of injuries that have derailed the 2020 season

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Iowa St women's hoops coach in quarantine

Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly will quarantine for 14 days following exposure to the coronavirus

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID-19 list Willis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Willis and D.J. Jones were both added to the list Sunday, bringing the team total to nine players. San Francisco appears to be dealing with an outbreak on its bye week, and Willis' status for the team's Week 12 clash against the Rams is uncertain at this time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets hit bye week with no wins, lots of questions for future

The rest of this lost season is about next season and beyond for the winless New York Jets

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers get needed good news with negative test for Bourne

After a week filled with bad news from injuries, a positive coronavirus test and a lopsided loss to Green Bay, the San Francisco 49ers finally got a piece of good news

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Willis chases down Aaron Rodgers for sack to end the half San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis chases down Aaron Rodgers for sack to end the half.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • NFL.COM

Jets GM shoulders bulk of blame, but optimistic about future

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas says everyone in the organization is frustrated with the team's 0-8 start

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winless Jets on verge of making dubious franchise history

The winless New York Jets are on the verge of making franchise history

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moving way up: Avery Williamson goes from Jets to Steelers

Linebacker Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trade to San Francisco official The Jets officially traded Willis and a 2021 seventh-round pick to the 49ers on Tuesday in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick.

Impact Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported that the two sides agreed on a trade Oct. 21, but the deal wasn't finalized until nearly a week later. Willis was inactive for the Jets' loss to the Bills over the weekend as a result, but he should be eligible to contribute for the 49ers in the club's Week 9 matchup with the Seahawks. With the 49ers currently stashing three defensive ends on injured reserve, Willis will provide some much-needed depth on the edge.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE