49ers parting with LB who refused to play Thursday
Dec 14, 2024, 10:01 AM | Updated: 10:16 am
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(Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is done with the team after refusing to enter the game on Thursday night.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the split was necessary based on Campbell’s actions. A starter in 12 of the first 13 games, Campbell went to the bench with the return of previous starter Dre Greenlaw.
It remains to be seen whether the 49ers place Campbell on waivers or find another means to move on, Shanahan confirmed Friday.
After their loss to the Rams on Thursday night, 49ers tight end George Kittle shared his thoughts on De’Vondre Campbell refusing to enter the game. pic.twitter.com/JYBAgDpOcp
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 14, 2024
According to the coach, the 31-year-old Campbell said “he didn’t want to play today” when asked to enter the game in the third quarter against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. Greenlaw needed to be removed from the game because of foot soreness.
“I’ve never been around someone who quits on their team, and I hope I’m never around a guy like that again,” 49ers tight end George Kittle said Thursday night.
Greenlaw started at linebacker in Campbell’s spot against the Rams. It was Greenlaw’s first game since a ruptured Achilles in the Super Bowl.
Campbell was not in the locker room when the game ended but all of his belongings remained at his assigned space at Levi’s Stadium.
–Field Level Media
More 49ers coverage from Sactown Sports
The San Francisco 49ers needed to show up in a big way on Thursday night if they wanted to assert themselves in the NFC Playoff race. Instead, they failed to score a touchdown in a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
During Friday’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, the guys were joined by Greg Papa, the radio voice of the 49ers, to recap the disappointing loss, contemplate what this season means for quarterback Brock Purdy’s future with the team, and much more.
Be sure to check out the full interview with Greg Papa on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.
San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule
Regular Season
- Sunday, December 22nd @ Miami Dolphins – 1:25 pm PT
- Monday, December 30th vs. Detroit Lions – 5:15 pm PT
- TBD-Flex Game vs. Arizona Cardinals – TBD (Final game of the regular season)
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