The San Francisco 49ers went into the offseason in need of a capable linebacker, as Dre Greenlaw suffered an Achilles injury in the Super Bowl that has left his timetable uncertain ahead of the 2024 season.
After a deal with linebacker Eric Kendricks fell apart, the 49ers pivoted to DeVondre Campbell to fill their void, prying the 30-year-old away from the Green Bay Packers with a one-year, $5 million deal.
Campbell was an All-Pro back in 2021, but has seen his play decline in recent years as he’s gotten older. In 11 games this past season, the linebacker racked up 75 tackles and a forced fumble.