Dre Greenlaw returns to 49ers to strengthen linebacker depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Dre Greenlaw rejoined the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal after a down season with the Denver Broncos. The 29-year-old linebacker had a solid six-year stint in San Francisco prior to his time in Denver, where injuries limited him to eight games last year. The 49ers faced depth issues at linebacker last season, prompting the return of Greenlaw, who is expected to rejuvenate the defense under new coordinator Raheem Morris in 2026. Greenlaw is anticipated to complement Fred Warner, enhancing linebacker performance moving forward.
- •Dre Greenlaw previously played six seasons with the 49ers.
- •He recorded 43 tackles and one interception in 2025.
- •San Francisco had linebacker depth issues last season.
- •Raheem Morris is the new defensive coordinator for 2026.
- •Greenlaw signed a one-year deal to rejoin San Francisco.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Will return of familiar face revamp 49ers defense?
"The San Francisco 49ers brought in a veteran linebacker in free agency, and he's expected to get back into form after a down year.
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