The Birmingham Stallions released defensive end Bradlee Anae on Sunday according to the UFL Transactions page. Anae is signing with the San Francisco 49ers as reported by the X account SOTStallions.
Bradlee Anae is six foot three and weighs 260 pounds. The 27-year-old from Laie, Hawaii, signed with the Birmingham Stallions on January 16, 2025. In 2025, he made 15 tackles (13 solos, 2 assists), six tackles for loss, four sacks, and one pass breakup in eight games. In the playoffs, he made two tackles (2 assists).
The Dallas Cowboys drafted Anae in the fifth round (179th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He played two seasons in Dallas making two tackles (2 solos) in 11 games. He became a free agent after the 2021 season.
The New York Jets signed Anae on January 19, 2022. In 2022, he made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) and one sack in three preseason games. He spent the season on the practice squad. In 2023, he was placed on injured reserve and did not play the season. He became a free agent after the 2023 season.
The Atlanta Falcons signed Anae on May 13, 2024. In 2024, he made six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists) and 1.5 sacks in three preseason games. The Falcons released him on August 25, 2024. The Birmingham Stallions signed Anae on November 18, 2024.
The Stallions released Anae on December 18, 2024, and he signed with the New York Jets on the same day. He spent a few weeks on the practice squad and became a free agent after the season.
Collegiately, Anae played four seasons at Utah (2016-19) making 135 tackles (86 solos, 49 assists), 41.5 tackles for loss, 30 sacks, four pass breakups, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 47 games for the Utes. He was named a two-time First Team All-PAC 12, Consensus All-American, and won the Morris Trophy in 2019.
