49ers Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell walked off the field in a game last week, refusing to play for the rest of the season. He didn’t explain himself until Friday, when he posted on social media.
Campbell played nine seasons and made around $40 million in the NFL. He’s now saying that he’s content with his finances and won’t have to work again. Campbell claims that teammate Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch asked him to return to practice, but he’s choosing not to play.
The incident has likely damaged Campbell’s chances of playing for another team. However, if he’s invested his money wisely, he may be able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle without working in the NFL.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/devondre-campbell-on-quitting-on-49ers-im-rich-and-never-have-to-work-again