49Ers Secure Veteran Defender Givens Amid Roster Adjustments

WHO:

49ers.com - The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens.

Heavy NFL - Kevin Givens is a 29-year-old native of Newark, NJ.

WHAT:

49ers.com - The 49ers signed DL Kevin Givens to a one-year deal.

Heavy NFL - Givens' contract is valued at $2 million.

49ers.com - The team waived DL Evan Anderson to make room on the roster.

49ers.com - The team placed DL Alfred Collins, RB Isaac Guerendo, TE George Kittle, and DL Mykel Williams on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform List.

49ers.com - Givens has played in 70 games (14 starts) for the 49ers, with 93 tackles and 8.0 sacks over his career.

WHERE:

49ers.com - Kevin Givens originally signed with the 49ers.

WHEN:

49ers.com - Givens originally entered the NFL after signing as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019.

49ers.com - Givens appeared in five games in 2025.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The 49ers are bringing back Givens for his veteran leadership.

HOW:

49ers.com - Givens was signed to a one-year deal as part of roster adjustments.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to a one-year deal valued at $2 million, marking his return to the team where he originally signed. Givens, a 29-year-old from Newark, New Jersey, has played in 70 games for the 49ers, recording 93 tackles and 8.0 sacks during his career. To make room for Givens on the roster, the team waived defensive lineman Evan Anderson and placed several players, including George Kittle, on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform List.