The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for three regular-season games after he refused to play and walked out of a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. The suspension is due to conduct detrimental to the team.
Campbell’s decision has left teammates feeling disrespected, including defensive end Nick Bosa and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. They expressed surprise and disappointment at his actions, with Lenoir saying Campbell’s behavior was a “cancer” to the team.
The 49ers signed Campbell to a one-year deal worth $5 million in March, but he has struggled to live up to expectations. He started 12 of the first 13 games for the team, but has been surpassed by second-year linebacker Dee Winters on the depth chart.
Campbell’s suspension will not impact his salary for the final three weeks, but it raises concerns about what will happen with his contract if the 49ers make the playoffs. The team may seek to recoup some of his $3.35 million signing bonus, or Campbell may become an unrestricted free agent in March if the team misses the postseason.
The suspension is a blow to the 49ers’ playoff hopes, and it remains to be seen how the team will proceed with Campbell’s future.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43003724/49ers-suspend-lb-devondre-campbell-final-three-games