Greenlaw Returns to Forty Niners, Boosting Defense

0:00On March 24, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is back with the San Francisco 49ers after a short stint away. Last offseason, he left the team for a 3-year, $35 million deal with the Denver Broncos. Now, the 49ers have brought him home on a 1-year contract for the 2026 season. His time in Denver didn't go as planned. He appeared in only 8 games last year, sidelined by injuries and a suspension for threatening a referee. The Broncos released him this offseason, paving the way for his return to the Bay Area. Head coach Kyle Shanahan couldn't hide his excitement about the reunion. He called Greenlaw one of his all-time favorite players and people, saying the team was heartbroken to lose him, but thrilled to have him back so soon. Shanahan highlighted the strong bond between Greenlaw and fellow linebacker Fred Warner. Even though the 49ers had solid depth at linebacker with Warner, D Winters, Tatum Bethune, and Nick Martin, adding Greenlaw turns the group into a major defensive strength.

1:00With Greenlaw rejoining the fold, the 49ers' defense looks sharper than ever heading into next season. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.