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49ers Sign Linebacker De'Vondre Campbell to One-Year Deal

The move aims to strengthen the team's defense following Dre Greenlaw's Super Bowl injury, marking a significant addition to the linebacker corps.

  • The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, as they look to bolster their defense.
  • Campbell, who earned All-Pro honors in 2021, was released by the Packers after missing 10 games over the past two seasons due to injury.
  • The 49ers sought linebacker support following Dre Greenlaw's Achilles tendon injury during the Super Bowl, with Campbell expected to fill in until Greenlaw's return.
  • San Francisco's offseason moves also include agreements with defensive players Yetur Gross-Matos, Leonard Floyd, and Jordan Elliott, aiming for a defensive overhaul.
  • The 49ers continue to navigate the free agency market, with Campbell's signing marking a significant addition to their linebacker corps amid uncertainty around Greenlaw's recovery timeline.
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