49ers bolster edge rush with Cam Sample as draft nears
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran edge rusher Cam Sample to a one-year deal to bolster depth ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Sample, a 2021 Bengals fourth‑round pick who missed 2024 with a torn Achilles, posted 12 pressures in 2025 and has experience as both an edge and interior rusher. The move follows the decision not to re-sign Yetur Gross-Matos, giving San Francisco a durable, versatile piece to spell starters and support a developing rotation on passing downs as they head into the 17-game season.