Brandon

Williams

Antonio Bryant and Arnaz Battle are slated to start. Williams could also work on returns.

A third-round pick, Williams lost out on his camp battle to become the 49ers’ No. 3 receiver.

“Beer Man” will return punts for San Francisco. The team cut WR Brandon Williams, who had failed to impress in the role.

Williams was a surprise third-round pick in 2006. He was never much of a receiver to begin with and didn’t produce as a return man. Williams doesn’t have practice squad eligibility, and could have a hard time finding work.

Williams had been cut by the 49ers after showing little after unexpectedly being drafted in the third round. The team is hoping he can return punts in place of injured Dante Hall. Jue should provide depth to a beat-up secondary. The team released OL Jeremy Parquet to make room.

Second-year wideout Brandon Williams saw a lot of reps in Lelie’s place at the Niners’ last minicamp. Lelie remains the favorite to start at split end.

Former third-round bust Brandon Williams is returning for St. Louis.

The surprise 2006 third-round pick struggled to stay active as a rookie. Now he’ll be up on game days. It’s bad news for Jason Hill, who may be buried.

Williams has been returning kicks with Dante Hall out due to a high ankle sprain. It’s unclear how serious the injury is.

Caldwell isn’t a very good player, although he may get some calls in-season from needy clubs. Williams is a former third-round pick of the 49ers.