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The 49ers sign defensive end Cam Sample to a 1-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Cam Sample to a one-year contract

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

49ers hint at Mykel Williams' recovery timeline with latest free-agent pickup The 49ers are signing Cam Sample to a one-year deal, giving them a contingency plan if Mykel Williams isn't available to start the season.

APRIL 10 • NINERNOISE.COM

Joining 49ers defense Sample has agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Sample, who the Bengals took in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in 14 regular-season games (including two starts) for Cincinnati in 2025. With San Francisco, the Tulane product will bolster his new team's defensive line depth, though Sample will remain off the IDP radar unless he sees an uptick in playing time in his new locale.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Shakes off injury Sample (oblique) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Sample missed the last two games with this oblique issue, but he appears ready to return in Week 14 versus the Bills. The fifth-year defensive end has yet to play more than 33 percent of the defensive snaps in a game this season. He has posted nine tackles (five solo) through nine games.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 13 Sample (oblique) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

Impact Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots and it appears that, despite limited practice throughout the week, that scenario will repeat. The depth defensive end will have to use the upcoming 10-day turnaround as an opportunity to get healthy ahead of the Week 14 matchup with the Bills.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Ravens Sample (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Sample was held out of the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots but was able to practice in limited fashion throughout the week. He has a chance to return for Thursday's primetime contest, though his status will be officially determined shortly before kickoff.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing oblique issue Sample (oblique) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday.

Impact Sample missed Sunday's game versus the Patriots due to an oblique injury he sustained in Week 11 at Pittsburgh, and now his availability for Week 13 is in doubt. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Wednesday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Thanksgiving Day.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 12 Sample (oblique) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Sample has played 22 percent of the defensive snaps across nine games this season, producing nine tackles (five solo) and a pair of QB hits. Isaiah Foskey could see elevated snaps as a backup off the edge for the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Marr Chase's spitting incident is the latest example of Bengals' lack of discipline

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with oblique injury Sample (oblique) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Sample is having his right oblique evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Trey Hendrickson (hip) inactive, Myles Murphy, Isaiah Foskey and Cedric Johnson are candidates to see a slight uptick in defensive snaps for as long as Sample is out of the game.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Sample (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday,Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sample missed Cincinnati's Week 8 =contest with a knee injury, though he appears ready to return in Week 9 against the Bears. He should return to a rotational role along the defensive line.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 8 Sample (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Sample has played 110 rotational defensive end snaps this season, contributing in all seven games for the team. The 26-year-old will miss his first game of the season with a knee injury, potentially giving a chance for the first round rookie Shemar Stewart to see the field more as he works his way back from an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Hendrickson proving to be critical piece of Bengals pass rush

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is day to day leading up to Sunday’s game against the New York Jets

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Back from Achilles tear Sample (Achilles) notched one solo tackle in Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Impact Sample didn't suit up in the 2024 regular season after tearing his left Achilles that preseason, but he's back in action for the preseason in 2025. The 2021 fourth-round draft pick is competing for a depth role as a pass rusher.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Cincinnati The Bengals re-signed Sample to a one-year contract Thursday.

Impact Sample missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a left Achilles tear suffered during the preseason, so re-signing with the club he's played for since entering the NFL as a 2021 fourth-round pick is sensible. The rotational defensive end will work to get healthy and put forth a solid year in 2025 before preparing to hit free agency again.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Bengals Retain Cam Sample's D-Line Versatility As He Eyes 'Unfinished Business' With Cam Sample eyeing a training camp return from a torn Achilles, news broke Wednesday night that the Bengals are reportedly expected to r...

MARCH 13, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals DE Myles Murphy suffers an apparent knee injury during a joint practice with Colts

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy suffered an apparent knee injury during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts

AUGUST 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR The Bengals placed Sample (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact This move comes as no surprise, as Sample tore his Achilles during one of the Bengals' practices last week. The Tulane product recorded 29 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and defended one pass across 17 regular-season games in 2023. Expect second-year defensive end Myles Murphy to see more work as a rotational edge rusher with Sample missing all of 2024.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals defensive end Sample out for season with torn Achilles Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample will miss the 2024 season with a torn Achilles, head coach Zac Taylor said.Sample, 24, went down...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Suffers torn Achilles' Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Sample is done for the year after suffering a torn Achilles in practice last week, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sample was carted off the practice field last Thursday, and the worst-case severity of his injury has now been confirmed. The Bengals will doubtless place the fourth-year defensive end on IR, as he turns his attention toward a difficult recovery schedule for the 2025 campaign. Sample had been slated for a key backup role along Cincinnati's defensive line.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he'll play regulars in first preseason game, including QB Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he expects to play some starters in the opening preseason game against Tampa Bay on Saturday

AUGUST 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Bengals DE Cam Sample (Achilles) out for season Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample will miss the 2024 season with a torn Achilles, head coach Zac Taylor said.Sample, 24, went down...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bengals DE Cam Sample (Achilles) out for season Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample will miss the 2024 season with a torn Achilles, head coach Zac Taylor said.Sample, 24, went down...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Carted off field Sample (knee) was carted off the field during practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sample was seen using a scooter with his left knee on the pad in the locker room after practice. It's not clear what injury he may have suffered or the severity, but the use of a scooter would indicate it's likely not a day-to-day injury.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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