- The San Francisco 49ers were excited to have star linebacker Dre Greenlaw49ersgr49ers Welcome Dre Greenlaw Back, But Injury Setback Clouds Season’s Final Stretch back in Week 15, despite their Thursday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Greenlaw, who had been sidelined for most of the season due to a torn Achilles suffered in last February’s Super Bowl, managed to play only the first half before exiting with knee tightness—a likely precautionary measure.
While the veteran intended to replace Greenlaw didn’t perform particularly well, the 49ers were encouraged to see one of their key players return to action. Greenlaw could have chosen to sit out the remainder of a challenging season, especially after the team was officially eliminated from playoff contention shortly before their Week 16 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. However, he decided to play, a decision many found admirable.
Unfortunately, the move may have backfired. After participating in just one defensive series against Miami, Greenlaw left the field with a calf injury on his uninjured leg, as reported by CBS Sports. Visibly frustrated on the sidelines, Greenlaw removed his helmet and walked around, while the team listed his return as questionable.
With a 6-8 record and little more than pride at stake, the 49ers are focused on finishing strong. They could play spoiler to the Dolphins, who share the same record but still have a slim playoff chance, motivating Greenlaw’s potential return. For now, San Francisco will rely on second-year linebacker Dee Winters to step up in Greenlaw’s absence. Further updates on his condition are awaited.
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