defensive end will serve a six-game suspension without pay to start the 2021 season for violating the 's policy on performance-enhancing substances, on Thursday. Willis can continue to participate in offseason practices, training camp and the preseason.A third-round pick in the Michal Kempny Jersey 2017 draft, Willis spent his first two seasons in Cincinnati before being claimed off of waivers by the at Ilya Samsonov Jersey the start of the 2019 season. He was then traded from New York to San Francisco during the first half of the 2020 season. Despite appearing in just nine games in 2020, Willis recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks. The 49ers signed him to a one-year deal during the first month of free agency.While he isn't a starter, Willis proved to be a solid depth player behind and . With Willis' absence will create more opportunity for , a Matt Niskanen Men Jersey four-year veteran who spent the previous two seasons with the .A team that was ravaged by injuries last season, the 49ers recently dealt with two injuries during OTAs that appear to be season-ending. Offensive lineman suffered an ACL injury earlier this month, while safety tore his Achilles. The 2019 NFC Ilya Samsonov Men Jersey champions are coming off of a 6-10 season in 2020. While the 49ers are bringing back many of their key players who were hurt during the 2020 season, former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh left this offseason to become the Jets next head coach. The Nick Jensen Jersey 49ers have replaced Saleh with , a former All-Pro NFL linebacker who joined the 49ers' staff in 2017.