49ers Lock Down Dre Greenlaw
The San Francisco 49ers are keeping linebacker Dre Greenlaw with a one-year, $7.5M deal [https://x.com/i/status/2032186744347771256]. Meanwhile, there's ongoing free agency chaos, including failed Maxx Crosby deals and 49ers trade rumors [https://x.com/i/status/2031759526215778368].
Greenlaw's return to the 49ers comes after a brief stint with the Denver Broncos, where he signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal in 2025. However, he was released after just one season due to injuries limiting him to only eight games. The Broncos chose to use their cap space to retain other linebackers instead. He previously played for the 49ers from 2019-2024, becoming a key part of their defense. In 2023, he suffered an Achilles injury during the Super Bowl, which impacted his 2024 season. Greenlaw's one-year deal brings him back to San Francisco, where he's expected to provide depth at linebacker. Meanwhile, the Maxx Crosby free agency saga involved a potential trade to the Baltimore Ravens that ultimately fell through. The Ravens then signed Trey Hendrickson, leaving Crosby's future with the Raiders uncertain despite his declaration, "I'm A Raider. I'm Back". The Raiders are reportedly honoring previously agreed-upon free agent deals despite the Crosby situation.
