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49ers waive former Bengals player Sam Cample after training camp

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

49ers waive former Bengals player Sam Cample after training camp

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Sam Cample, who joined the team in April. This decision comes just over a week into training camps. Cample, a fourth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, played in all three previous seasons for the Bengals, contributing defensively with seven sacks and 85 combined tackles. The reasons for his release from the 49ers have not been disclosed. The Bengals currently express satisfaction with their edge defensive depth, featuring several notable players.

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•Sam Cample waived by the 49ers after a short tenure.
•Cample was a fourth-round pick by the Bengals in 2021.
•He recorded seven sacks and 85 tackles with the Bengals.
•The reasons for his release from the 49ers are unclear.
•The Bengals have bolstered their depth on defense this offseason.

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9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Former Bengals free agent gets chance with a new team in a hurry
12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals free agent already waived by new team

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