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49ers Add Evan Anderson and Kilian Zierer to Practice Squad, Release William Bradley-King

The move leverages Zierer’s International Pathway status to create an extra practice-squad slot.

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San Francisco 49ers’ Evan Anderson (69) recovers a fumble against Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • San Francisco announced the practice-squad additions of defensive lineman Evan Anderson and offensive lineman Kilian Zierer on Friday and released defensive lineman William Bradley-King.
  • Anderson was waived on August 27 after appearing in 12 games in 2024, recording 24 tackles, 1.0 sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery, before returning on the practice squad.
  • Zierer entered the NFL as a 2023 undrafted free agent with the Texans, spent 2023–24 on Houston’s practice squad, and took part in 2025 training camps with the Falcons and Browns.
  • Reports indicate Zierer qualifies under the NFL International Pathway Program, enabling a 17th practice-squad spot, with local reporting listing a 17-player unit that includes him.
  • Per Pro Football Focus as cited in local coverage, Zierer allowed no pressures on 33 pass-blocking snaps this preseason and posted a 91.1 run-blocking grade in the finale.