Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed earlier this week that Gipson had exhausted his practice-squad elevations. That meant if the 49ers wanted him to suit up again, they would have needed to sign him to the active roster.
Gipson played 80 defensive snaps and 29 special teams snaps over four games this season, recording two tackles and a fumble recovery while providing valuable depth along a thin defensive front.
Originally a fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears out of Tulsa in 2020, Gipson enjoyed his most productive season in 2021, when he posted career highs with 39 tackles and seven sacks. Over six NFL seasons, he has tallied 11 total sacks.
San Francisco initially signed Gipson on August 11, and he was active this past weekend against the Houston Texans before being signed away by Carolina.
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