49ers release defensive linemen Kevin Givens, Cameron Sample
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers announced the release of defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sample on August 5, 2026. This roster change follows the signings of receiver KhaDarel Hodge and defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to one-year deals. Givens, who joined the 49ers in 2019 as an undrafted free agent, played 70 games with the team, while Sample was acquired in April 2026 and logged 17 tackles last season. San Francisco's first preseason game is set for next Thursday against Tennessee in Santa Clara.
- •49ers released Kevin Givens and Cameron Sample
- •Givens played 70 games with 49ers since 2019
- •Sample recorded 17 tackles with 49ers last season
- •KhaDarel Hodge and Ogbo Okoronkwo signed one-year deals
- •First preseason game against Tennessee is next Thursday
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers release DL Kevin Givens, DL Cameron Sample
"The 49ers made their two Wednesday signings official, which also means they had to make a pair of corresponding roster moves.
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