Coziah Izzard and Kevin Givens sign NFL contracts with Cardinals and 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Coziah Izzard has signed a contract with the Arizona Cardinals, while Kevin Givens has inked a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. Izzard, formerly of the Chiefs and Saints practice squads, is set to join the Cardinals to fill a roster gap due to injuries. Givens returns to the 49ers after previously appearing in 14 games, making an impact on their defensive line, in their last Super Bowl appearance. Both players bring their collegiate experience at Penn State into the NFL as they aim for more significant roles this season.
- •Coziah Izzard joins the Arizona Cardinals.
- •Kevin Givens signs one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Izzard was previously on practice squads for the Chiefs and Saints.
- •Givens has a history with the 49ers, including Super Bowl experience.
- •Both players aim to secure impactful roles this season.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Two former Penn State players earn new NFL contracts
"Former Penn State stars Coziah Izzard and Kevin Givens have signed new deals with the Cardinals and 49ers respectively.
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