KEVIN GIVENS NEWS

49ers-Cardinals: Deommodore Lenoir is active, Clelin Ferrell is not 49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir is active, but defensive line is thin without Clelin Ferrell and Kevin Givens.

NOVEMBER 16 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

Good to go Sunday night Givens (pectoral) is active for Sunday night's game against the Falcons.

Impact The defensive tackle was activated from injured reserve Saturday after practicing in full throughout the week. Givens recorded 11 tackles (six solo), including 3.5 sacks, in eight games last season. He's in line for a rotational role again in his first game back.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The 49ers reinstated Givens (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Givens started the regular season on injured reserve after sustaining a pectoral injury during training camp in early August. He was a full participant in practice all week, and his reinstatement from IR indicates that he is on track to play against the Falcons on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The 49ers activated Givens (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Givens started the regular season on injured reserve after sustaining a pectoral injury during training camp in early August. He was a full participant in practice all week, and his activation from IR indicates that he is on track to play against the Falcons on Sunday, though he's still listed as questionable.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

49ers activate star TE George Kittle (hamstring) from IR San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing five games due to a hamstring injury.D...

OCTOBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

49ers activate star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve ahead of Falcons game

The San Francisco 49ers have activated star tight end George Kittle from injured reserve

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Trending toward Week 7 return Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the 49ers will likely activate Givens (pectoral) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Matt Barrows of The Athl...

Impact Givens is in the final stages of his recovery from a pectoral injury that he sustained during training camp in early August. He was a full participant in practice all week and is on track to make his 2025 debut against Atlanta, and his return would likely mean less snaps at defensive tackle for Alfred Collins and CJ West. Givens logged 11 tackles (six solo), including 3.5 sacks, across eight regular-season games in 2024.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Brock Purdy out for third straight game; Mac Jones to start against Falcons

Quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out for his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers due to a toe injury

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Full practice Thursday Givens (pectoral) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Givens returned to practice last week, but ultimately was unable to play in the team's 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers. The defensive tackle has been sidelined since early August while dealing with a pectoral injury, so Thursday's full practice is a pretty significant development. Givens will look to build off of Thursday's session at the team's final practice of the week Friday.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons visit the injury-riddled 49ers in search of a third straight win

The Atlanta Falcons face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

49ers' Brock Purdy and George Kittle return to practice amid injury woes

The San Francisco 49ers have welcomed quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle back to practice on a limited basis

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

49ers' season in jeopardy after losing Fred Warner to injury

The San Francisco 49ers have started the 2025 season strong despite injuries to key players

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Won't return for Week 6 Givens (pectoral) is out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Givens has yet to play this season but was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. He managed to log three limited sessions, so a Week 7 season debut could be realistic for Givens.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco's Brock Purdy out again, Mac Jones questionable but expected to start

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth game this season for San Francisco due to a toe injury

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Brock Purdy remains out and Mac Jones is limited for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their game against Tampa Bay without their top two quarterbacks healthy enough to throw at practice

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Practice window opened The 49ers designated Givens (pectoral) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Givens suffered a pectoral injury in early August during training camp, which was severe enough for him to open the 2025 regular season on injured reserve. He's progressed enough in his recovery for the 49ers to open his 21-day practice window, and the seventh-year defensive tackle was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Even with his return to practice, Givens is far from a guarantee to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy misses practice due to toe injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Heads to IR Givens (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Givens will miss at least four games as he rehabs a pectoral injury he picked up in early August. His absence opens the door for rookies CJ West (knee) and Alfred Collins to secure a role at starting defensive tackle while holdover Kalia Davis mixes in. Givens played eight games last season and posted 11 tackles (six solo) and 3.5 sacks.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Demarcus Robinson suspended for 3 games for violating NFL's substance abuse policy

San Francisco 49ers receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

49ers injury woes continue as key players return and others sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers have seen changes in their injury list as some key players return while others remain sidelined

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Kyle Shanahan Shares Injury Updates, Previews Joint Practices Head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on FB Kyle Juszczyk, DL Kevin Givens, and others, outlined the benefits of the upcoming joi...

AUGUST 5 • 49ERS.COM

Out with pectoral injury Givens is expected to miss the start of the 2025 regular season due to a pectoral injury, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact It's not clear whether the injury is severe enough for Givens to begin the season on injured reserve, but he will be sidelined for the rest of training camp and for the start of the 2025 campaign. With Givens sidelined, there will be a battle between rookies CJ West and Alfred Collins for the second starting defensive tackle job next to Jordan Elliott.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Moody wins 49ers' kicking competition for now after Greg Joseph is released

Jake Moody has won the San Francisco 49ers' kicking competition

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Ranking Most Important 49ers: No. 24 is Key Rotational Defender What do the San Francisco 49ers expect from defensive lineman Kevin Givens in 2025.

JULY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

49ers agree to 2-year deal with Demarcus Robinson after losing several key players, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract with wide receiver Demarcus Robinson

MARCH 11 • Associated Press