KEVIN GIVENS NEWS

The 49ers lose several key players on the opening day of free agency

The opening of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers was more about their losses than their additions

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Back to San Francisco The 49ers re-signed Givens (pectoral) to a one-year contract Monday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Givens suffered a torn pec in the 49ers' Week 13 loss to the Bills and missed the remainder of the 2024 season. He'd missed the previous four games with a groin injury. Across eight appearances total, Givens recorded 11 tackles (six solo), including 3.5 sacks. Givens will return as quality depth at defensive tackle.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Officially shifts to IR Givens (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact The sixth-year pro from Penn State tore his pectoral muscle in the 49ers' 35-10 loss to the Bills on Sunday night, so his move to IR comes as no surprise. Expect Kalia Davis to serve as the 49ers' top backup interior defensive lineman while Givens is sidelined for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Place DL Kevin Givens on Injured Reserve, Promote RB Patrick Taylor Jr. to the Active Roster The San Francisco 49ers have promoted RB Patrick Taylor Jr. to the active roster from the team’s practice squad and placed DL Kevin Givens o...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey

Back-to-back blowout losses and another injury to star back Christian McCaffrey might just be the final blow to the dwindling playoff hopes for the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Out for the year Givens tore his pectoral muscle in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Bills and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Givens played three defensive snaps and recorded one total tackle in the first half of Sunday's blowout loss before sustaining a season-ending pectoral injury. The 27-year-old appeared in eight games this year, recording 11 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks. With Givens missing the remainder of 2024, expect Kalia Davis to serve as San Francisco's top backup interior defensive lineman.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for rest of SNF Givens (chest) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's matchup with the Bills.

Impact Givens suffered a chest injury in the first half, which will ultimately keep him sidelined for the remainder of the contest. The defensive tackle will now shift his focus to being ready to go for Week 14 against the Bears.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers injury update: DL Kevin Givens (chest) questionable to return vs. Bills The 49ers defensive line depth will continue to be tested on Sunday Night Football against the Bills.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable to return Sunday Givens (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest versus Buffalo.

Impact Givens appears to have picked up a chest injury in the first quarter, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the field. In his place, Kalia Davis and Khalil Davis stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for SNF Givens (groin) is active for Sunday night's contest against Buffalo, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official website reports.

Impact Givens will make his return to the field after missing the four games with a groin injury. The 27-year-old stands to play a large workload of snaps alongside Maliek Collins at defensive tackle with Jordan Elliott (concussion) unavailable.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Givens (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Givens has been sidelined for the last four games due to a groin injury, though he has a chance to return Sunday after logging limited practices all week. If he does play, Givens would have a chance to see increased snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Maliek Collins due to Jordan Elliot (concussion) being ruled out.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 12 Givens (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact A groin injury has prevented Givens from playing or practicing since Week 7 against the Chiefs, though the 27-year-old has not been placed on injured reserve. His next chance to play will be against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Week 11 Givens (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Givens will miss his third straight game due to a groin issue and has yet to return to practice since the injury. His next chance to play will be Week 12 against Green Bay on Sunday, Nov. 24. Kalia will serve as the 49ers' primary rotational defensive tackle Sunday behind starters Maliek Collins and Jordan Elliott.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Givens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Givens didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday due to a groin injury sustained in late October. Expect Khalil Davis to see increased work as a rotational defensive tackle while Givens remains sidelined in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 8 Givens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Givens has been unable to practice all week due to a groin injury, and while he won't play Sunday, it's not considered serious enough to warrant a stint on injured reserve, per Chan. The 49ers have a bye for Week 9, so Givens will take advantage of the additional rest and aim to return for Week 10 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 10. With Givens sidelined for Sunday's contest, Kalia Davis will be the main backup at defensive tackle behind starters Maliek Collins and Jordan Elliot, and Evan Anderson should see an uptick in defensive snaps as well.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Givens, Penn State Nittany Lions, Defensive Line Kevin Givens is a 6-2, 205-pound Outside Linebacker from Altoona, PA.

APRIL 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Happy Birthday to Kevin Givens! San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Kevin Givens celebrates his birthday on March 1.

MARCH 1, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Penn State set to be represented by Ji'Ayir Brown, Donovan Smith and Kevin Givens in Super Bowl LVIII Former Penn State players Ji'Ayir Brown, Kevin Givens and Donovan Smith are set to play in Super Bowl LVIII when the San Francisco 49ers mee...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Penn State standouts Ji'Ayir Brown, Donovan Smith and Kevin Givens to play in Super Bowl LVIII Three former Penn State Nittany Lions will be playing for Super Bowl rings in Las Vegas in two weeks.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nick Bosa and Kevin Givens Split a Sack in Seattle San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen Nick Bosa and Kevin Givens took down Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith during the team's Thanksg...

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Fred Warner Forces a Fumble, Kevin Givens Recovers San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner created a huge takeaway with a picture-perfect Peanut Punch against the Dallas Cowboys.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Kevin Givens, Penn State Nittany Lions, Defensive Line Kevin Givens is a 6-2, 205-pound Outside Linebacker from Altoona, PA.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Staying put in San Fran The 49ers signed Givens to a one-year contract extension Monday.

Impact Givens is now set for his fifth consecutive campaign with the 49ers after he reached a new deal with the team Monday. The 285-pounder appeared in 16 games this past season as a rotational defensive lineman and posted career highs in both tackles (24) and sacks (two).

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE