KEVIN GIVENS NEWS

Remains in San Francisco Givens signed a one-year extension with the 49ers on Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Givens appeared in 13 games with San Francisco in 2021, logging 17 tackles while also forcing a fumble. He's been a part-time player with the team each of the last two seasons and figures to maintain that role in 2022.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Penn State standouts Nick Scott, Kevin Givens, Donovan Smith among those to advance in NFL playoffs Penn State was well-represented among the 14 NFL playoff teams entering Super Wild Card Weekend, and while some of the results have thinned...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Kevin Givens Forces a Vikings Fumble, Azeez Al-Shaair Recovers It The 49ers defense swarmed the ball to force a Vikings fumble in the third quarter.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Activated for Week 8 Givens (ankle) has been activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game with the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Givens was designated to return from IR earlier in the week and didn't have to wait long to get back into uniform. He's been out since Week 2 with the ankle injury and should immediately slide back into the rotation at defensive tackle.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers put Tartt, Kinlaw on IR; add Givens, Willis to roster

The San Francisco 49ers have placed safety Jaquiski Tartt and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw on injured reserve and added defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Jordan Willis to the act...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated to return from IR The 49ers designated Givens (ankle) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Givens sustained a serious high-ankle sprain in the 49ers' Week 2 win over the Eagles and has been on San Francisco's IR list since then. The 49ers now have a three-week window to activate the defensive tackle to their active roster or he'll stay on the team's injured reserve for the remainder of the year. Expect Kentavius Street to continue to play a key role for the 49ers' defensive line until Givens is activated.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Trey Sermon clears concussion protocol

Rookie running back Trey Sermon cleared concussion protocol and will be able to play for the banged-up San Francisco 49ers this week against the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shanahan doesn't rule out Gore reunion with 49ers

The injuries at running back for the San Francisco 49ers keep piling up so much that coach Kyle Shanahan said the team could consider bringing back Frank Gore for another stint

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers survive season-opening trip with 2 straight wins

The San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening road trip featured a few key injuries, a near fourth-quarter collapse and an ugly offensive performance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with high-ankle sprain Givens suffered a high-ankle sprain Sunday and will be "out for awhile," per coach Kyle Shanahan, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Givens will miss Sunday's game against the Packers and could be out beyond that considering high-ankle sprains normally take multiple weeks to recover from. Kentavius Street is expected to play a more prominent role along the interior of San Francisco's defensive line while Givens recovers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa lead 49ers past Eagles 17-11

Jimmy Garoppolo threw one touchdown pass and ran in for a score, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 17-11 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures ankle Sunday Givens (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Givens injured his ankle during the first quarter of Week 1. If the 24-year-old is unable to return to the contest, expect Kentavius Street to see increased snaps for the rest of the contest.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for season opener Givens (hip) is active Sunday against the Lions, according to Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official website.

Impact Givens was questionable heading into Sunday with a hip injury but has been included on the active roster for the season opener. He played in 13 games for San Francisco last season, racking up 19 tackles (14 solo), one sack, defended one pass and recovered one fumble.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions

Rookie quarterback Trey Lance made it through a week of practice with no setbacks to his injured right index finger and is cleared to play in the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opener...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers defense to get big boost from healthy Nick Bosa

The San Francisco 49ers defense had a different feel once star edge rusher Nick Bosa returned to practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo back as starter for 49ers after offseason intrigue

Jimmy Garoppolo is back for a fourth season as San Francisco's starter at quarterback despite an offseason full of intrigue and speculation

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers QB Lance out of splint but still not throwing

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance showed signs of progress in returning from a finger injury but there are still questions about whether he will be able to play in...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers 2021 'Who is?' series: Kevin Givens a DeMeco Ryans favorite Earlier this offseason, legal issues made it look like Kevin Givens wouldn't make the 49ers roster, but that has since changed heading towar...

JUNE 25, 2021 • NINERNOISE.COM

Team monitoring assault charges San Fransisco is monitoring the charges against Givens on Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Givens allegedly injured a man in a violent confrontation in February. While the details regarding the alleged assault are unclear at the time, the 49ers are currently gathering information. The charges against the defensive tackle include a misdemeanor second-degree assault.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens facing assault charge 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens has been charged with misdemeanor assault over altercation in Baltimore hotel.

MARCH 26, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Sunday Givens (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Givens played in 13 games this season on a depleted defensive line. He stacked up 19 tackles, a sack, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery. Givens has one year remaining on his contract.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

RT Mike McGlinchey seeks more consistency in 2021 for 49ers

It’s been a tale of two seasons for San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers sign Gould to new deal, place him on COVID-19 list

The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their kicker for the next two seasons

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals fairly healthy for pivotal game vs. 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals are fairly healthy as they try make a push for their first trip to the playoffs since 2015

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS