Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis (78) Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
The 49ers pass-rushing depth took a hit when Jordan Willis was slapped for a PED-related suspension, prompting questions about his return.
In an ideal world, the San Francisco 49ers wouldn’t need reserve EDGE Jordan Willis for a high-profile assignment in 2021.
But as the 2020 Niners knew too well, there’s no such thing as an ideal world when it comes to an NFL regular season.
San Francisco traded for Willis after losing pass-rushers Dee Ford and Nick Bosa early in 2020 to season-ending injuries, acquiring the former third-round pick in an October trade with the New York Jets to supplement a suddenly depleted pass rush.