The 49ers are expected to suspend Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after the linebacker refused to enter Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Campbell had played at least 62 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps through the team's first 13 games while totaling 79 tackles, but he lost his starting job in Week 15 after Dre Greenlaw was cleared to make his season debut. With Greenlaw's night coming to an early end after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon and with fellow linebacker Dee Winters (neck) also exiting early, the 49ers called upon Campbell to step in, but the 31-year-old declined to do so. While speaking to the media Friday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Campbell would no longer be part of the team due to his actions, but rather than waiving the veteran linebacker and allowing him to find an opportunity elsewhere before the end of the season, the team is instead planning on suspending him. Expect the transaction to be made official within the next couple of days, bringing an end to Campbell's tenure in San Francisco before he becomes a free agent this spring.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Unlikely to play again in 2024
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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Campbell -- who refused to enter Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams -- isn't expected to play another snap with the 49ers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Campbell's decision not to play when called upon Thursday drew the ire of both the coaching staff and multiple teammates, so his presence in the locker room moving forward would likely be a distraction. The 49ers are still deciding how to best handle the situation, with Wagoner noting that while the most obvious direction would be to cut Campbell, the team could instead opt to suspend him without pay. Wagoner also explains that Campbell first refused to play Thursday after being asked to step in for Dee Winters, who was dealing with a neck injury. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles instead entered for Winters, and if the latter isn't able to suit up Week 16 against Miami on Dec. 22, Flannigan-Fowles would likely be in line for extended work on defense.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Modest production in blowout loss
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Campbell recorded five tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 35-10 loss at Buffalo.
Despite playing a healthy 40 defensive snaps Sunday, Campbell failed to tally seven tackles for the first time since Week 7 versus the Chiefs. He's still narrowly on pace for his third 100-tackle season as a pro heading into a Week 14 tilt versus the Bears.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Tallies seven stops
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Campbell compiled seven tackles (four solo) in the 49ers' win Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
Campbell finished second on the team in tackles behind Fred Warner' nine. Campbell has now racked up seven or more tackles in back-to-back games and four times total this season. He will look to produce again during San Francisco's Week 11 matchup versus Seattle.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Season high nine tackles
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Campbell wrapped up nine tackles (two solo) with one pass defended in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the Cardinals.
Campbell's nine tackles marked a new season high for the newly signed linebacker. The 30-year-old has posted modest numbers despite playing nearly every snap on defense for San Francisco this season. The 129-plus tackle seasons from Campbell's days in Atlanta and Green Bay seem like a distant memory, but there may still be some IDP value to be had for the starting linebacker.
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49ers' De'Vondre Campbell: Signing with San Francisco
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The 49ers signed Campbell to a one-year deal Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The eight-year veteran is signing with the 49ers after spending the last three seasons of his career in Green Bay. Campbell struggled with injuries last year, appearing in just 11 games, but he still recorded 75 total tackles and defended one pass. The 30-year-old could very well have the opportunity to compete for a starting job in the 49ers' linebacker corps this offseason, especially with Dre Greenlaw recovering from the Achilles injury he suffered in the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Full participation Wednesday
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Campbell (neck) was considered to be a full participant at the Packers' walk-through Wednesday.
Campbell has missed Green Bay's last two contests while dealing with a neck injury, but he appears ready to make his return to the field for Sunday's win-and-in matchup with the Bears. The linebacker has been battling some injuries throughout the season, but he's recorded 67 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection over 10 contests in 2023.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Won't play versus Minnesota
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Campbell (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
The Packers listed Campbell as doubtful Friday after the inside linebacker was unable to practice all week. It will be his second straight missed game with a neck injury. In Campbell's absence, Isaiah McDuffie drew the start at inside linebacker for Week 16 against the Panthers and finished with eight tackles (five solo) while playing 46 defensive snaps.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Won't play Thanksgiving
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Campbell (neck) is inactive for Thursday's Week 12 clash against the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Campbell hurt his neck Sunday against the Chargers. He was estimated as a full practice participant Wednesday but still won't be able to suit up for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup. Isaiah McDuffie is set to get the start in Campbell's stead.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Questionable versus Detroit
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The Packers have listed Campbell (neck) as questionable for Thursday' matchup with the Lions, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Campbell is still nursing a neck injury that could possibly hold him out of Thursday's contest. The 2016 fourth-round pick will look to play versus Detroit, but if he's unable to suit up, Isaiah McDuffie and Eric Wilson should see increased playing time.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Neck injury lingers
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Campbell (neck) was listed as a non-participant in Green Bay's practice estimate Monday.
Campbell is still dealing with a neck injury that forced him to exit Sunday's win versus the Chargers. If the 2016 fourth-round pick ends up being unable to play in Thursday's matchup with the Lions, Isaiah McDuffie should get the start at linebacker.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Doubtful for Sunday
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Campbell (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Denver, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Even with the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Campbell appears to be on track to miss his third straight game in Week 7 as he continues to work through an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3 versus New Orleans. If that is indeed the case, Isaiah McDuffie should continue to see increased work in Campbell's absence.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Trending toward sitting out Sunday
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Campbell (ankle) is unlikely to play in Week 7, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Despite a Week 6 bye, it seems Campbell is on track to miss a third straight game as he recovers from an ankle injury he sustained in Week 3 versus New Orleans. Isaiah McDuffie should continue to see an expanded role for as long as Campbell remains sidelined.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Misses practice again Friday
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Campbell (ankle) did not practice Friday.
Campbell injured his ankle against the Saints in Week 3 and did not play last Thursday versus Detroit. He appears likely to miss Week 5 as well given that he did not practice either Thursday or Friday this week. Isaiah McDuffie has seen more work in each of the Packers' past two games and will presumably play a major role again Monday in Las Vegas if Campbell is sidelined once more.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Unlikely to play Monday
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Campbell (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Campbell is unlikely to suit up for Monday night's game against Las Vegas, as he continues to be held out with an ankle injury suffered during Green Bay's Week 3 win over the Saints. Isaiah McDuffie is expected to continue starting at inside linebacker alongside Quay Walker if Campbell is unable to go.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Logs another DNP
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Campbell (ankle) was listed as a non-participant during the team's walkthrough on Tuesday's injury report.
Campbell suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Saints during the first half and was also listed as a DNP on Monday's practice estimate. With the Packers on a short week and hosting the Lions on Thursday, Campbell will likely need to get on the practice field Wednesday if he's going to suit up for the contest.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Racks up 14 tackles
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Campbell made 14 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Falcons.
Campbell racked up twice as many stops as he recorded in Week 1 and tied his best tackle total from the 2022 campaign. Campbell remains capable of producing, but as things stand, fellow inside linebacker Quay Walker looks like the Packer to go after in leagues that use IDPs, as the latter played every defensive snap in Week 2 while the former was on the field just 83 percent of the time.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Active in win
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Campbell recorded seven tackles (three solo) in Green Bay's season opening victory over the Bears.
Campbell dealt with an ankle injury during training camp but showed no signs of it slowing him down in Week 1. He was on the field for 53 defensive plays (76 percent). Fellow inside linebacker Quay Walker's (concussion) status is uncertain for week 2, so Campbell may have more responsibility in Atlanta if he ultimately has to sit out.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Should be good for Week 1
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General manager Brian Gutekunst said Friday that Campbell (ankle) isn't nursing a long-term injury and is expected to be ready for Week 1, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Campbell is expected to be healthy for Week 1's game against the Bears, a positive development for Green Bay's defense. Though Campbell's production dipped in 2022, he earned All-Pro honors in 2021 and is locked in for a starting role when back to 100 percent.
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Packers' De'Vondre Campbell: Output slips in 2022
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Campbell tallied 96 tackles (56 solo), two interceptions, three pass deflections and a touchdown over 13 appearances during the 2022 season.
Campbell was a steady presence in the middle of Green Bay's defense when he was out there, but with him playing three fewer games than the season before and fellow linebacker Quay Walker stepping into a key role in his rookie season, Campbell wound up with 50 fewer tackles than he made during the 2021 campaign. Campbell should remain a key contributor for the Packers after signing a multi-year deal last offseason, but don't count on him to make the same fantasy impact he did a couple years ago.
