Colts and Texans sign 49ers defensive linemen from practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens from the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad on Friday. Two days later, the Houston Texans followed suit, signing Naquan Jones off the same practice squad. Jones, 28, has played three games for the 49ers this season, recording two tackles. The 49ers now have limited options at linebacker, with Givens and Jones both departing.
- •Indianapolis Colts sign Kevin Givens from 49ers' practice squad.
- •Houston Texans sign Naquan Jones from 49ers' practice squad.
- •Jones has recorded two tackles in three games this season.
- •49ers left with only five defensive linemen on the active roster.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — AFC South team stole defensive lineman from 49ers' practice squad
"The San Francisco 49ers lost defensive lineman Kevin Givens over the weekend, and now they're losing another, this time to a different AFC South team.
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