49ers re-sign Kevin Givens after waiving Evan Anderson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers announced the re-signing of defensive tackle Kevin Givens, who originally joined as an undrafted free agent in 2019. The team waived Evan Anderson, who struggled to secure playing time due to tougher competition with new additions Alfred Collins and CJ West. The 49ers are now looking to see if one of their undrafted rookies, Bryson Eason or James Thompson Jr., can make the roster. Givens signed a one-year deal to return to the team.
- •49ers re-sign Kevin Givens for a one-year deal.
- •Evan Anderson was waived after limited playing time.
- •Alfred Collins and CJ West are new additions to the roster.
- •Rookies Bryson Eason and James Thompson Jr. vie for roster spots.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers are re-signing a familiar face at defensive tackle after releasing Evan Anderson
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