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49ers Place Starting Guard Ben Bartch on IR, Elevate Brayden Willis and Add Brandon Parker

Rookie Connor Colby is poised to take over at left guard after a strong Week 2 showing.

Overview

  • Bartch sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and is expected to miss at least four games under IR rules.
  • San Francisco promoted tight end Brayden Willis to the 53-man roster following Bartch’s move.
  • Veteran tackle Brandon Parker joined the practice squad after a workout, bringing 33 career starts and prior 49ers experience.
  • Seventh-round rookie Connor Colby is the leading internal option at left guard, with a Week 2 blown-block rate of 1.8% per Sports Info Solutions.
  • The moves bolster depth as Spencer Burford is day-to-day and Trent Williams is managing injuries.