De'Vondre Campbell Defends Actions After Walking Out on 49ers Game

The veteran linebacker broke his silence in a profanity-laced social media rant, justifying his refusal to play and criticizing his critics.

De'Vondre Campbell refused to play during the 49ers' Week 15 game against the Rams, citing frustration over losing his starting role after Dre Greenlaw's return from injury.
Campbell was suspended for the final three games of the season by the 49ers for 'conduct detrimental to the team' and is now a free agent heading into the offseason.
In a series of expletive-filled social media posts, Campbell claimed he was 'rich' and played football only because he 'wanted to,' dismissing criticism from fans, teammates, and media personalities.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch expressed disappointment in Campbell's actions, with Shanahan stating such behavior is unacceptable in the team culture.
The incident has raised doubts about Campbell's future in the NFL, as his public comments and behavior may deter teams from signing him.