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49ers Release DL Givens, Sample

Published August 5, 2026 · Updated August 5, 2026 · NBC Sports

The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sample, corresponding to the signings of receiver KhaDarel Hodge and DL Ogbo Okoronkwo.

The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sample as corresponding roster moves after officially signing receiver KhaDarel Hodge and defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to one-year deals. sportbet.rodeo

Givens, 29, has been with the 49ers since 2019 and appeared in 70 career games for the franchise, tallying 8.0 sacks with 18 tackles for loss and 18 quarterback hits. Sample joined the 49ers in April 2025 after five seasons with the Bengals, recording 17 total tackles with 2.0 sacks in 14 games last season.

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