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49ers re-sign Kevin Givens to bolster defensive line depth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:56 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

49ers re-sign Kevin Givens to bolster defensive line depth
Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive tackle Kevin Givens to a one-year, $2 million contract as they prepare for training camp. Givens, who has been with the team since 2019, brings experience and veteran leadership, having played 70 games with 14 starts and participating in two Super Bowls. The move comes following the waiving of Evan Anderson and adjustments to the team's physically unable to perform list, which includes several notable players. The 49ers are set to open their preseason against the Tennessee Titans on August 13.

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  • •Kevin Givens signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the 49ers.
  • •Givens has been part of the team since 2019 and has played in two Super Bowls.
  • •The 49ers waived Evan Anderson and adjusted their physically unable to perform list.
  • •San Francisco opens the preseason against the Tennessee Titans on August 13.
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  • 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers Sign $10 Million Defender for ‘Veteran Leadership’
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The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back 6-foot-1, 285-pound veteran defensive tackle Kevin Givens on a 1-year, $2 million contract. The post 49ers Sign $10 Million Defender for ‘Veteran Leadership’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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