San Francisco 49ers place offensive lineman Andre Dillard on the injured list due to an ankle injury
San Francisco 49ers Sign Defensive Linemen, Place Andre Dillard on Season-Ending IR
The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their defensive line by signing William Bradley-King and Demone Harris to one-year deals. However, the team's offensive tackle, Andre Dillard, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Andre Dillard, a former first-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, has played in 69 career games (19 starts) for the Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, and currently the 49ers. Injuries have hampered his career, with Dillard undergoing offseason ankle surgery prior to the 2025 season and missing the majority of the preseason.
Dillard's last game start was with the Green Bay Packers in 2024, but a concussion during the season caused him to miss multiple games, including the wild-card playoff game and the final regular-season games. His ankle condition worsened, leading to his placement on injured reserve in August 2025.
In terms of his career statistics, Dillard has played a total of 19 games as a starter. Despite his struggles with injuries, he has demonstrated potential, having been drafted 22nd overall by the Eagles in 2019.
Meanwhile, the 49ers have added depth to their defensive line with the acquisitions of Bradley-King and Harris. Bradley-King was drafted in the 2021 seventh round by Washington, while Harris entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
Bradley-King has yet to play a game for the 49ers, but he appeared in four games for Washington in 2021-22. Harris has played in a total of nine games with the Atlanta Falcons, tallying 11 tackles in the 2024 season.
The 49ers have also waived defensive lineman Michael Dwumfour, who has appeared in 13 games (one start) for the Houston Texans, 49ers, and Cleveland Browns. Dwumfour played in games for the Houston Texans, 49ers, and Cleveland Browns, with a total of 13 games (one start) in his career.
The 49ers will be hoping that the addition of Bradley-King and Harris will help bolster their defensive line, while they continue to monitor Dillard's recovery from injury.
The San Francisco 49ers have added depth to their NFL team, focusing on American football, by signing Demone Harris and William Bradley-King to bolster their defensive line. Andre Dillard, a former first-round pick in the NFL draft who has played football for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, and currently the 49ers, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve due to his ongoing injury struggles. While the team continues to monitor Dillard's recovery, they are hoping that the new acquisitions will strengthen their defensive line in the sports of football and American football.
