49ers star Refuses to Play, ties Likely to be cut

In a shocking move, 49ers linebacker star De’Vondre Campbell refused to play during the San Francisco 49ers’ 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. The decision has put his future with the team in serious doubt. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Campbell declined to enter the game in the third quarter after Dre Greenlaw left with tightness in his Achilles. Campbell didn’t give a reason and left for the locker room shortly after. “I’ve never had a player refuse to play before,” Shanahan said. “I don’t expect him with us in Week 16 or beyond. What he did isn’t something you can do to your teammates and expect to stay.”

Teammates React to 49ers star Campbell Refusal to Play

Campbell’s decision didn’t sit well with his teammates. Tight end George Kittle expressed his frustration. “If you suit up, you’re expected to play,” Kittle said. “We all want to be out there. Whatever his decision was, it wasn’t for the team. Losing two linebackers hurt, especially when we could’ve dressed someone else.” Cornerback Charvarius Ward didn’t hold back either. “If he didn’t want to play, he shouldn’t have dressed out,” Ward said. “That hurt the team. I think he’ll get cut soon. That’s on him.”

Fallout for the 49ers

Campbell, 31, joined the 49ers this offseason to replace Greenlaw. He started 12 of the team’s first 13 games and had 79 tackles, second-best on the team. The loss to the Rams dropped the 49ers to 6-8, their fourth loss in five games. Their playoff chances are now slim. Shanahan pushed back on the idea that this incident reflected a larger problem. “I haven’t lost the locker room,” he said. “This is about one guy who didn’t want to play. That’s simple.”

What’s Next?

Campbell’s time in San Francisco seems over. Shanahan said the team is working on the next steps but won’t tolerate this behavior. The 49ers now face the challenge of finishing the season while dealing with the fallout. Campbell’s NFL future remains uncertain.

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