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49ers Suspend De'Vondre Campbell for Refusing to Enter Game

The linebacker was benched after losing his starting role and declined to play during a critical loss, leading to a three-game suspension.

  • De'Vondre Campbell was suspended for the final three regular-season games after refusing to enter the 49ers' loss to the Rams on December 12.
  • The 31-year-old linebacker declined to play when asked to replace Dre Greenlaw, who was sidelined with Achilles soreness during the game.
  • 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and several teammates criticized Campbell’s actions as selfish and detrimental to the team.
  • The suspension prevents Campbell from joining another team this season and allows the 49ers to potentially recover portions of his signing bonus and salary.
  • Campbell, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal in March, started 12 of the first 13 games but struggled with performance and lost his starting role upon Greenlaw's return.
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