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Help is on the way for the 49ers. The team announced it has activated tight end George Kittle and defensive lineman Kevin Givens from injured reserve back to the active roster.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

49ers Designate DT Kevin Givens To Return From IR

The San Francisco 49ers officially designated DT Kevin Givens to return from injured reserve on Thursday. Givens suffered a pectoral injury during training

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 9

Why this player could be returning to the 49ers at the perfect time

The San Francisco 49ers cannot go a day without getting bad injury news. That is why it is such a big deal to finally hear something good. The team has opened the window for Kevin Givens to return to game action, and the move could not come any sooner.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4

49ers DT to miss regular-season time due to injury

A pectoral injury will leave Kevin Givens sidelined for the foreseeable future. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday (via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows) the veteran defensive tackle will miss “a chunk” of the 2025 season.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / August 4

Isaac Guerendo, Kevin Givens to miss time for 49ers due to injuries

The 49ers are going to be down a couple of players for the near future. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Monday press conference that running back Isaac Guerendo is going to miss a couple of weeks due to a shoulder injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 13

Ranking Most Important 49ers: No. 24 is Key Rotational Defender

The San Francisco 49ers are going to need a healthier Kevin Givens in 2025. The 2019 UDFA has stuck around and was a strong rotational piece for solid 49ers defenses from 2020-2023.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31

49ers hoping rookie DT Alfred Collins can earn starting role

Many expected the 49ers to address the defensive line in the first round of this year’s draft, but the team surprised many when they addressed the edge instead of the interior, taking Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams on Day 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 10

49ers re-signing DT Kevin Givens to a one-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers are re-signing defensive tackle Kevin Givens to a one-year deal, with Matt Barrows of The Athletic being the first to report the news.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 4

49ers announce roster moves ahead of first Week 14 practice

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have promoted running back Patrick Taylor Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster. The team placed defensive lineman Kevin Givens on injured reserve to make room on the roster.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / December 1

49ers injury update: DL Kevin Givens (chest) questionable to return vs. Bills

With the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive line already limited due to injuries, another key piece to the interior defensive line is dealing with an early injury against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football.

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 24

49ers sign former Raiders 7th round pick to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers signed the former 2023 draft pick of the Las Vegas Raiders with Kevin Givens nursing an injury The San Francisco 49ers announced a practice squad transaction Thursday afternoon.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 30, 2024

49ers Notebook: George Kittle's dazzling touchdown catch; Brock Purdy, dual-threat quarterback; Sam Okuayinonu's amazing journey; Bosa's quick-footed performance

The mood in the 49ers locker room was decidedly upbeat following their 30-13 home win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. That comes as no surprise, considering how badly the 49ers needed a win after two consecutive disappointing road losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams in previous weeks.