49ers re-sign Kevin Givens, waive Evan Anderson as camp opens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers announced the re-signing of defensive lineman Kevin Givens on July 26, coinciding with the start of training camp. Givens has been with the team since 2019 and brings over seven seasons of experience, including 70 games played. In a corresponding move, the team waived defensive lineman Evan Anderson, who was unable to secure a significant role after his rookie year in 2024. This roster adjustment comes as the team prepares for the new season.
- •Kevin Givens re-signed with the 49ers after being a free agent.
- •Evan Anderson was waived after an unproductive rookie season.
- •Givens has 92 tackles and 8.0 sacks for the 49ers.
- •Anderson played 12 games last season with limited impact.
- •Training camp for the 49ers officially opened on July 26.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers re-sign familiar face in roster move to swap defensive linemen
"The San Francisco 49ers added a veteran defensive lineman the day training camp opened, and let go of another defensive lineman.
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