Willie Snead IV - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Tries out for Buffalo Snead (undisclosed) tried for the Bills on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The wide receiver was released with an injury settlement by the Dolphins last August but didn't play during the 2024 campaign. Now healthy again, Snead will try to catch on with a new team ahead of the 2025 season. The veteran has just six regular-season catches for 52 yards since 2020.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Injury settlement with Miami The Dolphins released Snead (undisclosed) from the reserve/injured list Saturday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Snead caught on with Miami in late July after appearing in four regular-season games for the 49ers in 2023. He caught one pass for 13 yards across his two preseason outings with the Dolphins, but he was set to miss the entire 2024 season after being placed on injured reserve Monday. Now that he's been let go with an injury settlement, Snead will be able to sign with another team once he is fully healthy.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on season-ending IR The Dolphins placed Snead (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Snead landed with Miami early in training camp, but his placement on injured reserve now rules him out for the entire 2024 season, unless he can reach an injury settlement. The nine-year veteran suited up for four regular-season games with the 49ers back in 2023.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Miami The Dolphins signed Snead on Wednesday.

Impact Snead, a nine-year NFL veteran who's spent the majority of his career with the Ravens and Saints, has found a new home in Miami. He played just 70 total snaps in four regular-season games with the 49ers in 2023, so he'll likely be competing for a depth role in the Dolphins' wide receiver room as the preseason progresses.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Gets waived The 49ers waived Snead on Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Snead was originally promoted from San Francisco's practice squad to its active roster Monday to fill in for an injured Jauan Jennings (concussion), but Snead is now set to become a free agent assuming he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period. He has two catches for 14 yards on three targets over four games this season.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Snead reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.

Impact Snead was elevated for the second time this season ahead of the team's 31-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday, failing to record a stat while playing nine out of his 10 total snaps on special teams. The wide receiver will now have to wait for his next chance to join the active roster.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from practice squad The 49ers elevated Snead to the active roster Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact This will be the second time Snead has been elevated by the 49ers since joining their practice squad Sept. 1. He played 11 snaps -- seven on offense, four on special teams -- in Week 4 against the Cardinals and was able to haul in his lone target for nine yards. He'll add some depth at wide receiver, with Deebo Samuel (shoulder) set to miss his second straight game.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Willie Snead IV! San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Willie Snead IV celebrates his birthday on October 17.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Darnold lasers 6-yard TD pass to Willie Snead IV for high-point catch San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold lasers a 6-yard touchdown pass to 49ers wide receiver Willie Snead IV for a high-point catch.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Sam Darnold with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Willie Snead vs. Los Angeles Chargers

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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MAY 1, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Back to practice squad Snead reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Snead was elevated for a second consecutive contest, but he operated primarily on special teams again and didn't record any counting stats. The veteran wideout has yet to draw a target across four appearances with the 49ers this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again The 49ers elevated Snead from the practice squad to the active roster Friday for Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Snead will be available for a second straight game. Last week, he played 17 of his 20 snaps on special teams and didn't record any stats. The veteran wideout has made three total appearances for San Francisco this season but has yet to be targeted.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Snead reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Snead was elevated ahead of Thursday's 21-13 win over the Seahawks. He played 17 of his 20 snaps on special teams and did not record any stats. Snead has been active for three games and has yet to be targeted.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for TNF The 49ers elevated Snead from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Snead has bounced back and forth between San Francisco's active roster and practice squad this season, seeing action in two games Week 6 and Week 8. While he has yet to catch a pass this season, the 30-year-old should provide additional depth at wide receiver Week 15 with Deebo Samuel likely to miss around three games due to an MCL sprain. Snead will now be eligible for one more elevation from the 49ers' practice squad this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad The 49ers signed Snead to their practice squad Tuesday, per the team's official site.

Impact Since late August, Snead has gone back and forth between the 49ers' practice squad and their active roster, so this transaction doesn't come with much surprise. However, the veteran receiver could find himself back on the team's 53-man roster after San Fransisco's Week 9 bye if either Deebo Samuel (hamstring) or Jauan Jennings (hamstring) are unable to gain medical clearance in time for the 49ers' Week 10 matchup against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with San Fran San Francisco signed Snead off its practice squad Saturday.

Impact Snead continues to bounce back and forth between the 49ers' active roster and practice squad, but he's finally secured a spot on the 53-man roster ahead of Week 8. Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has already been ruled out and Jauan Jennings (hamstring) is questionable, so it's possible the veteran Snead sees a modest offensive role against the Rams on Sunday while playing behind Brandon Aiyuk, Ray-Ray McCloud and Danny Gray.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to practice squad Snead reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Snead bounced back and forth between San Francisco's active roster and practice squad over the first four weeks, and he saw his first playing time of the season Sunday after being activated on game day. The 29-year-old wideout was not targeted while playing five of his 11 snaps on offense against the Falcons in Week 6.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Snead is active Sunday against the Falcons, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Snead was elevated from the practice squad Saturday. He was active for the team's Week 4 contest against the Rams, but he never played a down.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad The 49ers elevated Snead from the practice squad Saturday, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Snead will be included on the 49ers' gameday roster for the first time this season, but he's not a lock to be active for Sunday's game in Atlanta. The 49ers already have five healthy receivers (Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud and Danny Gray) and may not have a need for Snead as a depth option.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad The 49ers signed Snead to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Snead will rejoin San Francisco's practice squad after being added to the team's active roster ahead of Monday's win over the Rams. The veteran wideout, who has spent all but one week on the 49ers' practice squad since Aug. 31, did not get onto the field during this Week 4 matchup and was released Tuesday. Snead recorded four receptions over nine games with the Panthers and Raiders during the past two seasons, and he should provide emergency roster depth moving forward.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

49ers Release WR Willie Snead IV The 49ers have released wide receiver Willie Snead IV.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

49ers Promote Willie Snead IV; Place Azeez Al-Shaair on Injured Reserve The 49ers have promoted WR Willie Snead IV to the active roster from the team’s practice squad and placed LB Azeez Al-Shaair on the Injured...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

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