Greenlaw Returns to 49ers on One-Year Deal

0:00On March 12, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal worth $7.5 million. The 28-year-old spent his first six seasons with the team after they drafted him in the fifth round out of Arkansas back in 2000. 19. Earlier this week, the Denver Broncos released him just one year into a three-year contract, valued at $31.5 million. He appeared in only eight games for them, including seven starts, hampered by thigh injuries that sidelined him for the first six contests and a one-game league suspension. Greenlaw's time in San Francisco included strong contributions before a major setback. He tore his Achilles tendon during the 2024 Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and played just two games the following season. Across 72 regular season games with both teams, he has tallied 498 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions, and other key plays like tackles for loss and forced fumbles.

1:02Now back where he started, Greenlaw gets a fresh shot to contribute on defense as the 49ers push forward this season.