Greenlaw Returns to 49ers, Seeking Comeback

0:00It's April 4th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Dre Greenlaw's 2025 season with the Denver Broncos was meant to be his big comeback, but it fell short. He only played A Games, starting 7, with 43 tackles before getting released. Now he's back where it all started, signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers in March. Injuries kept him from feeling his best on the field, and he admitted it was tough competing for reps when he wasn't at full speed. The Broncos paid him over $10 million, but with limited playtime, it just wasn't working out for anyone. Greenlaw opened up on a podcast about his frustration, saying he lost that edge, and it made him unhappy, taking spots from teammates who were balling, out. Broncos coach Sean Payton called it a tough split, but praised Greenlaw's passion and competitiveness. He's reuniting with old crew like Fred Warner, his partner in crime on defense, and faces like head coach Kyle Shanahan. Even with a new defensive coordinator in Rahim Morris, it feels like home after six

1:04strong years there, before his Achilles tear. This move lines up perfectly for Greenlaw's next chapter, letting him rebuild in a spot that knows his game inside out.