Niners Sign Cam Sample for Pass Rush Boost

0:00On April 9th, the San Francisco 49ers are beefing up their pass rush, signing Bengals' defensive end cam sample to a one-year deal for some. Much needed edge depth. They've been hurting there after losing Bryce Huff to retirement in March and Robert Beale, Jr. to the dolphins. Even with trading for Osa, Odizua to shore up the inside, they're still thin up front heading into the draft. In recent weeks, the Niners have been active, and this move adds a solid backup option. Sample, 26 years old, comes over from Cincinnati, where he missed a whole 2024 season with a torn Achilles in training camp. The Bengals let him walk after signing him for this year, so he's available at minimum salary. Fans and analysts see this as low-risk depth behind Nick Bosa, who anchors the rush. Sample's got modest numbers, 47 games, 5 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, but he was college football's top defensive lineman at Tulane per PFF. Injuries might have held him back, and the Niners staff thinks they can unlock more.

1:01Right now, expectations are realistic. 30-40 snaps a game at most, pure insurance without big bucks. It's a smart, cheap bet if he stays healthy, and gels in their scheme. We'll see if San Francisco spots hidden gems on tape that Cincinnati missed. This could quietly pay off come next season. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.