49ers Suspend De’Vondre Campbell After Mid-Game Refusal to Play

Head coach Kyle Shanahan admits signing Campbell was a mistake following the linebacker’s refusal to enter a critical game against the Rams.

De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the third quarter of a divisional game against the Rams, leading to a 49ers loss that hurt their playoff chances.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged the team made an error in signing Campbell, citing prior concerns about his fit with the team’s culture.
Campbell was suspended for the remainder of the regular season, with teammates and former NFL players strongly criticizing his actions.
The 49ers had initially signed Campbell on a one-year, $5 million deal to provide depth after losing key linebackers to injuries and free agency.
Campbell’s history of vocal dissatisfaction with previous teams raised red flags, but the 49ers proceeded with the signing due to limited options.