De’Vondre Campbell has made his frustration clear regarding fan criticism of his decision to quit on the San Francisco 49ers during the past season. The veteran linebacker took to the social media platform X, launching an explicit tirade against his critics.
The 49ers suspended Campbell for the final three games of the season after he refused to play in the Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. At the time, the team was already struggling with injuries at the linebacker position. Reports indicate that Campbell was upset over losing his starting job to Dre Greenlaw, and it was general manager John Lynch who allegedly instructed him to leave the field.
Instead of releasing Campbell, the 49ers opted for a suspension. The move prevented him from signing with another team for the remainder of the season.
De’Vondre Campbell’s Explicit Rant on X
The former San Francisco 49ers had stayed relatively quiet following his suspension. The assumption was it would be an unceremonious end to his NFL career. However, Campbell responded to and lashed out against fans on X in an expletive-filled rant.
Note: The following statements have been edited for profanity.
49ers’ General Manager John Lynch spoke publicly about Campbell’s situation shortly after the suspension.
“It’s unfortunate,” Lynch stated in a interview with KNBR. “It’s nothing that anyone wanted, but you can’t stand for that. Just as we’re talking about finishing and having each other’s back, when you have something contrary to that, that’s not who we are. It’s not who we’ll ever be.”
De’Vondre Campbell remains under contract with the San Francisco 49ers until next month, though his actions may make teams hesitant to pursue him in free agency. As Campbell continues to compound the issue, if any team signs him, it will come as a massive surprise.
