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Cameron Sample wraps up Anthony Richardson for a loss Atlanta Falcons defensive end Cameron Sample sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson to cement a third-down stop.

AUGUST 22 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

From 'Bad Timing' with 49ers to 'Two Blessings in One' for New Falcons Edge That Atlanta Falcons signed edge rusher Cameron Sample last week after he had previously signed with the San Francisco 49ers in April.

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

NFL suspends Falcons' James Pearce Jr. for 8 games after his arrest in domestic dispute

The NFL has suspended Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. for the first eight games of the season

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Signs with Atlanta The Falcons signed Sample (knee) on Monday, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Impact Sample was waived by the 49ers last Wednesday with a knee issue. The Falcons' signing means the linebacker passed his physical and should be good to go for the preseason. Sample should slot in as a third-string option at outside linebacker, right on the edge of a potential 53-man roster spot.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Let go due to injury The 49ers waived Sample (knee) with an injury waiver, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Sample's knee injury seems to be a more significant issue, as the defensive end was promptly waived following full evaluation. With the 49ers' roster being chock-full of injured players, any roster transaction allows the team to sign fresh prospects that could fill the void. Sample will go on waivers, and once he likely clears, he will be a free agent.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Receiver Mike Evans misses practice for the 49ers with a strained quadriceps

Wide receiver Mike Evans missed practice for the San Francisco 49ers because of a strained quadriceps in the latest injury to hit the team’s receiver room

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Absent with knee issue Sample (knee) missed Saturday's practice session, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Sample overcame an oblique injury in a short two-week span during the 2025 season, so it is likely the outside linebacker can recover quickly from this knee setback. The 49ers' depth option is battle-tested from his time on the Bengals and will be a strong "break glass" option if the team's infamous injury bug persists in 2026.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall to undergo season-ending knee surgery

San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall will have season-ending surgery on his injured right knee in the latest setback for the 2024 first-round pick

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

49ers might unlock Cameron Sample in a way Bengals never could The Cincinnati Bengals hoped they had found a diamond in the rough when they spent a fourth-round pick on Tulane's Cameron Sample back in th...

JULY 21 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Cameron Sample is 49ers' next Kris Kocurek reclamation project The 49ers inked Cameron Sample during the offseason, and perhaps being tutored by Kris Kocurek turns his career around like so many others b...

JULY 19 • NINERNOISE.COM

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

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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

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