Willie Beavers
Willie Beavers is an American former professional football offensive guard. He played college football at Western Michigan and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. Beavers has also been a member of several other NFL teams.
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings (first stint)
Beavers was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Vikings and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 27, 2016.On September 2, 2017, Beavers was waived by the Vikings.
New England Patriots
On September 4, 2017, Beavers was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. He was released on September 16, 2017.Minnesota Vikings (second stint)
On November 7, 2017, Beavers was signed to the Vikings' practice squad. He was released on November 14, 2017.Seattle Seahawks
On November 28, 2017, Beavers was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 2, 2018.On September 1, 2018, Beavers was waived by the Seahawks.
Chicago Bears
On November 5, 2018, Beavers was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He was released on January 1, 2019. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 16, 2019, but was waived on May 2.San Francisco 49ers
On May 6, 2019, Beavers signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived on August 27, 2019.Dallas Renegades
Beavers was drafted by the Dallas Renegades of the XFL in the 1st round in phase two of the XFL draft. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.Atlanta Falcons
Beavers had a tryout with the Atlanta Falcons on August 20, 2020. He was signed to the team's practice squad on September 24, 2020. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.On August 31, 2021, Beavers was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 10, 2022. On May 2, 2022, he was released by the Falcons.