49ers Linebacker De'Vondre Campbell Defends Actions in Profanity-Laced Social Media Rant

Campbell lashed out at critics and former teammates two months after refusing to play in a game and being suspended by the team.

De'Vondre Campbell, a 49ers linebacker, refused to play during a crucial Week 15 game against the Rams after losing his starting role to Dre Greenlaw, leading to his suspension for the final three games of the season.
The suspension prevented Campbell from signing with another team and allowed the 49ers to potentially recover a portion of his $3.35 million signing bonus.
In a series of profanity-filled posts on X, Campbell criticized fans, former teammates, and media figures for their comments on the incident, asserting that he does not feel the need to justify his actions.
Campbell claimed that 49ers management, including head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch, had initially persuaded him to join the team after his release from the Packers.
The 31-year-old linebacker, a former First-Team All-Pro, remains under contract with the 49ers until next month, though his recent actions may complicate his prospects in free agency.