The 49ers aren't playing around!
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Devondre Campbell He was suspended for three games by the team after flatly refusing to participate in the “Thursday Night Football” contest against the Los Angeles Rams. This news was confirmed on Monday NFL.
Campbell's campaign will likely end with a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. the current, 6-8As for the playoffs, the 49ers are still mathematically alive, but they are behind four franchises in the NFC's last spot vying for a postseason spot. (Related article: 'Very hurt': Lions fan says team had season tickets taken away after Packers' Matt LaFleur's trash talk)
Campbell's decision not to play in the 12-6 loss to San Francisco angered head coach Kyle Shanahan and several teammates.
“It's not about what your team or your teammates can do, but you can still be a part of the team,” Shanahan said.
source: #49ers LB Devondre Campbell will serve a three-game suspension and end the season after Campbell refused to play in Thursday night's game.
“What he did during the game is not something he can do for a team,” manager Kyle Shanahan said. pic.twitter.com/eVCPU1t5wy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2024
What makes this situation even wilder is the fact that the Niners thrive off of it, and it's part of the $3.35 million signing bonus the team gave Campbell in March when he signed a one-year deal. This is because he was able to save the club by suspending him. A $5 million contract.
San Fran easily won this fight… spectacularly… however you want to put it. Campbell was cooked here, how stupid.
