49ers sign defensive lineman Kevin Givens to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to their 90-man roster, marking his eighth season with the team. Givens, who first joined the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2019, has played in a total of 65 regular season and playoff games, contributing 104 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks throughout his career. In a corresponding move, defensive lineman Evan Anderson was waived. Givens aims to increase his impact on the field as the season approaches.
- •49ers signed Kevin Givens to 90-man roster on July 26.
- •Givens has played seven seasons with the 49ers since 2019.
- •He has 104 tackles and 8.5 sacks during his tenure.
- •Evan Anderson was waived to make room for Givens.
- •Givens played in eight games in 2024 and five in 2025.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers bring back DL Kevin Givens
"Defensive lineman Kevin Givens spent the last seven seasons with the 49ers and he'll have a chance to make it eight in a row.
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