Why did the 49ers re-sign Dre Greenlaw?

The 49ers are bringing back Dre Greenlaw on a one-year contract worth $7.5 million after his release from the Denver Broncos.

What happened during Dre Greenlaw's season with the Broncos?

Dre Greenlaw's time with the Broncos was impacted by quad and hamstring injuries, limiting him to eight games, and he also missed one game due to a suspension.

What was Dre Greenlaw's injury history with the 49ers?

Before rejoining the 49ers, Greenlaw played only two games in the 2024 season due to a torn Achilles suffered in Super Bowl LVIII.

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Greenlaw Returns: 49ers Bring Back Linebacker

12 Mar

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Summary

Dre Greenlaw rejoins the 49ers on a one-year, $7.5 million deal.
He was released by the Denver Broncos after one season due to injuries.
Greenlaw played only two games in 2024 before rejoining the 49ers.

Greenlaw Returns: 49ers Bring Back Linebacker

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is set to return to the San Francisco 49ers after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $7.5 million. This signing follows his release from the Denver Broncos, where he spent only one season of a three-year contract. Greenlaw's tenure with the Broncos was significantly impacted by quad and hamstring injuries, leading him to play in just eight regular-season games during the 2025 season. He also missed one game due to a suspension.

Prior to his time in Denver, Greenlaw was with the 49ers. His 2024 season with San Francisco was cut short due to a torn Achilles suffered during Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024. He managed to play in only two games that season. Before his injury in 2024, Greenlaw was a key player for the 49ers, achieving back-to-back seasons with over 100 tackles in 2022 and 2023.

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