San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman De’Vondre Campbell stunned the NFL world on Thursday night. Knowing that he refused to play in a game with the Los Angeles Rams
Campbell lost his starting job when Dre Greenlaw is returning from an Achilles injury he suffered in the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco lost to Los Angeles 12-6.
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De Vondre Campbell, linebacker for San Francisco 49ers Jogging on the field before the Los Angeles Rams game in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, December 1, September 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Jade Jacobsohn)
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted to play Campbell in the game because Greenlaw was feeling pain in his Achilles tendon. Campbell refused. Shanahan said he never received an explanation for why the linebacker refused to play.
on sunday NFL Network Reported that Forty Niners It is likely that Campbell will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
Shanahan said Friday that he doesn’t expect Campbell to be with the team from Week 16 onwards.
Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook hits San Francisco 49ers defenseman Devondre Campbell. Tackle at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Oct. 10. Sept. 27, 2024. (Neville E. Card-Image)
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“We are working through the implications of how to deal with it,” he said. Via ESPN– “But I mean you guys heard from me last night. You guys heard it from our players. His actions from the game It’s not something you can do with your team or your teammates. and still be a part of our team.”
“We are working on what it means now. But we will handle the situation appropriately.”
Campbell signed a one-year contract with the 49ers in the offseason while Greenlaw was repaired.
The one-time All-Pro spent the previous three years with the Green Bay Packers, one year with the Arizona Cardinals and four years with the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2023, Campbell had 75 tackles and one fumble loss.
Dre Greenlaw, defensive lineman for San Francisco 49ers watch Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, December 1, September 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
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The 49ers fell 6-8 to the Rams.
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