49ers Sign $10 Million Defender for ‘Veteran Leadership’

Tony AdameSun, July 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM UTC·1 min read

The San Francisco 49ers know they can rely on Kevin Givens, and they’re bringing the veteran defensive tackle on the eve of training camp.

“49ers signed Kevin Givens to a one-year deal, waived Evan Anderson, placed Alfred Collins, Isaac Guerendo, George Kittle and Mykel Williams on the active/physically unable to perform list,” NFL reporter Aaron Wilson wrote on his official X account on Sunday. 

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Givens, 29, has been with the 49ers since 2019 and has 14 starts in 70 career games. Givens has also played in 2 Super Bowls — both losses to the Kansas City Chiefs — following his rookie season and again following the 2023 season.

“Kevin Givens has been with the 49ers since 2019!” 49ers Rush’s John Chapman wrote on his official X account on Sunday. “Same class as Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw. Some veteran leadership in a young DT room.”

“49ers have brought back DT Kevin Givens,” San Francisco Standard’s David Lombardi wrote on his official X account. “He takes the spot of Evan Anderson, who was cut yesterday.”

“Proven depth piece,” 49ers reporter Dontay Atkinson wrote on his official X account.

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The 49ers reported for training camp on Saturday and open the preseason at home against the Tennessee Titans on August 13.

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