Report: 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw underwent successful Achilles surgery

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw underwent successful surgery on his torn Achilles, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Greenlaw left Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs early with the injury. A few minutes into the second quarter, Greenlaw and the 49ers defense were returning to the field after a Chiefs’ punt when the San Francisco linebacker went down with a non-contact injury. He was eventually carted off the field. Shortly later on the broadcast, the announcers said it was an Achilles injury.

The typical recovery time for a torn Achilles is anywhere from nine to 12 months. He’s expected to miss the start of the 2024 season, but Rapoport says, “he will make a full recovery.”

#49ers star LB Dre Greenlaw had successful surgery today to repair a torn Achilles, source said. Greenlaw suffered a full tear while running from the sideline onto the field during the Super Bowl, a crushing injury. He will make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/b1gALMHVPi

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 16, 2024

The 26-year-old linebacker played in 15 games for the Red & Gold this past season. Dre Greenlaw was a late scratch from the team’s final regular-season game in Week 18 because of Achilles tendinitis. When he played, he recorded 120 tackles, 75 solo tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Key offseason dates for the San Francisco 49ers

• Tuesday, Feb. 20th – Teams can begin franchising players until Tuesday, March 5th
• Tuesday, Feb. 27 – NFL Combine begins
• Thursday, March 13 – The 2024 free agency signing period begins at 1 p.m. PST

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