The San Francisco 49ers are finalizing preparations for a Week 1 trip to Melbourne, Australia, where they’ll face the Los Angeles Rams. After Sunday’s 53-man roster cut deadline, the 49ers have kept adding to their practice squad, signing four more players Tuesday: defensive lineman Kevin Givens, defensive lineman Vincent Anthony, defensive back Brandon Codrington and offensive lineman Foster Sarell.
Each addition brings something different to the roster.
A Familiar Face Returns for the 49ers
Givens isn’t a new name around the building. In fact, he originally signed with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent back in 2019 and has spent parts of seven seasons with the organization, appearing in 70 games with 14 starts. Across that stretch, he’s totaled 93 tackles, eight sacks, three passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. Additionally, he’s seen action in nine postseason contests, adding 12 tackles and a pass breakup.
Givens was waived on Aug. 5 after re-signing with the team in July. Now, he returns to the practice squad looking for another opportunity to contribute in 2026. His familiarity with the coaching staff and scheme could prove valuable, especially if he’s needed to simulate opposing defensive tackles in practice reps.
New Additions Bring Size and Versatility
Sarell gives San Francisco a well-traveled offensive lineman with real positional flexibility. The former Stanford standout has bounced between five organizations since entering the league in 2021. He was most recently cut by the Denver Broncos after time with the Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants and Washington Commanders. At 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds, he’s played snaps at multiple spots along the line. That gives San Francisco a depth option who can slide around as needed.
Anthony Jr. arrives as a rookie edge rusher out of Duke. In his senior season, he posted 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. He originally signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, but was later waived and picked up by San Francisco. At 6-foot-6, he offers real physical upside as a developmental pass rusher.
Codrington rounds out the group as a defensive back who’s bounced around the league since entering as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2024. Since then, he’s spent time with the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. He’s totaled nine tackles and two fumble recoveries across 21 career games.
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