Report: DT Kevin Givens set to return to 49ers on one-year deal

Mar 14, 2024, 10:45 AM | Updated: 11:47 am

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Kevin Givens #90 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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BY AMILIANO FRAGOSO

San Francisco 49ers Beat Writer

It took a few days, but the 49ers will be returning at least one of their rotational defensive lineman from 2023. And that man is Kevin Givens.

Reports surfaced Wednesday that the San Francisco 49ers and Givens had agreed to terms on a one-year deal to remain in The Bay. No further details regarding the salary or pay structure have been disclosed at this time.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first with the news.

The #49ers have signed DT Kevin Givens to a 1-year deal, per @AdamSchefter pic.twitter.com/ORIXu2DRY6

— 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙎𝙁𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 (@TheSFNiners) March 13, 2024

Kevin Givens, 28, is a homegrown player for the Red & Gold, coming up through the ranks since 2019. Serving as a rotational member of their stout D-Line, Givens has made a name for himself when his number has been called.

Through five seasons, he has accumulated 79 combined tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits and 4.5 sacks. Now returning to the 49ers for another year, the New Jersey native will look to carve out a bigger role on defense.

San Francisco has undergone a reshuffle in the D-Line this offseason, releasing former captain Arik Armstead this week. Additionally, former 49ers DL members have departed this offseason, including Clelin Ferrell and Javon Kinlaw. Chase Young is also expected to meet with several teams this week, likely bringing his time with the 49ers to a close.

Kevin Givens played in all 17 regular-season contests inn 2023, starting one of them. That could change, potentially, in 2024.