Greenlaw recently suffered a quadriceps strain while training, which is expected to sideline him multiple weeks, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Greenlaw signed with the Broncos in the offseason after spending the first six seasons of his career with the 49ers. The linebacker made his return to the field Week 15 of the 2024 campaign after suffering a torn Achilles during Super Bowl LVIII versus the Chiefs in February 2024. It's unclear if the quadriceps injury will cause him to miss Denver's OTAs beginning May 27.
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Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: In line to sign with Denver
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Greenlaw will sign with the Broncos when free agency officially opens Wednesday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
The linebacker agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Greenlaw played in just two games last year after tearing his Achilles during Super Bowl LVIII against the Chiefs, returning Week 15 of 2024 and injuring his calf Week 16, though he's healthy again now. The 2019 fifth-round pick is still only 27, and he recorded over 100 tackles in both 2022 and 2023 with the 49ers.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Officially done for 2024
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Greenlaw (calf) will sit out the 49ers' final two games of the season, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Greenlaw spent most of the 2024 campaign on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon that he suffered during the 49ers' Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Chiefs in February. He was activated for the 49ers' Week 15 game against the Rams, but he missed a portion of that game with leg tightness, then sustained a right calf injury in the first quarter of last week's loss to the Dolphins. With the 49ers eliminated from playoff contention, Greenlaw won't be rushed back to the field as the season winds down. The 27-year-old linebacker will enter the offseason as a free agent.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Out for rest of game
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Greenlaw (calf) is out for the rest of Sunday's outing against the Dolphins, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw suffered a calf injury in the first quarter of Sunday's road game but not before logging one assisted tackle. The starting linebacker's next chance to see the field will be next Monday's Week 17 contest versus Detroit. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles or Jalen Graham will likely now have elevated playing time for the rest of the matchup.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Good to go against Dolphins
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
Greenlaw made his 2024 regular-season debut in Week 15 against the Rams and finished with eight tackles (three solo) while playing 30 snaps on defense. He was limited in practice all week due to lingering soreness in his Achilles and knee, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's contest and will start at linebacker alongside Fred Warner and Dee Winters.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Questionable for Week 16
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Greenlaw has been dealing with soreness following his 2024 regular-season debut in the Week 15 loss to the Rams, practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week. The Arkansas product impressed in his return to the field, recording eight total tackles across 30 defensive snaps. However, if he's unable to play in Week 16, expect Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to see increased work with the Niners' first-team defense.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Limited in Wednesday's practice
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Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Greenlaw made his 2024 regular-season debut this past Thursday against the Rams, playing 30 defensive snaps and logging eight tackles (three solo) in the process. It was his first game since he tore his Achilles during Super Bowll LVIII against the Chiefs in February, and he'll likely have his practice participation and snap count limited over the final three games of the regular season. As long as he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days, he should be able to play against Miami on Sunday.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Dealing with leg tightness
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Greenlaw did not play for most of the second half of Thursday's 12-6 loss to the Rams due to Achilles and knee tightness, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Greenlaw was making his season debut after recovering from a torn Achilles, so the nature of the injury is a concern. However, the team reported that he did not suffer another tear, instead saying that he was suffering primarily from fatigue and tightness in both his Achilles and knee.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Activated, but still questionable
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The 49ers have activated Greenlaw (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP list, but he remains questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.
After opening Week 15 prep with back-to-back limited listings, Greenlaw finally logged a full practice Wednesday, indicating he should be able to handle a decent role in Thursday's contest. First, though, he'll have to avoid being included on the 49ers' list of inactives. Greenlaw is coming off two consecutive campaigns with 100-tackle tallies, but he also tore his left Achilles while attempting to run back on the field during Super Bowl LVIII back in February, so it'd be understandable if San Francisco eases him back in.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Could return for Week 15
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Greenlaw (Achilles) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Greenlaw was designated to return from injured reserve Nov. 27 and practiced in full capacity Wednesday, suggesting he's ready to return for the 49ers' divisional matchup Thursday night. However, the Arkansas product remains on the reserve/PUP list and must be activated to the San Francisco's active roster in order to play in Week 15. If he's unable to suit up, expect De'Vondre Campbell to serve as one of the 49ers' top inside linebackers.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Designated to return
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Greenlaw (Achilles) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
The 27-year-old linebacker has yet to play this season after tearing his Achilles in San Francisco's Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Chiefs. However, he'll return to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, as coach Kyle Shanahan told Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site, and he now will have 21 days to be activated to the active roster or else remain on IR. Greenlaw has a chance to play in the Week 13 matchup against the Bills if he's activated before Sunday.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Will remain on PUP list
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he "doesn't expect" to open the 21-day practice window for Greenlaw (Achilles) this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Greenlaw is working his way back from a torn left Achilles that he suffered in San Francisco's Super Bowl loss to Kansas City in February, which caused him to open the season on the reserve/PUP list. He's made progress through the injury, but not enough to have his 21-day window to return from IR open this week.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Not near return
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Greenlaw (Achilles) is not expected to be ready to return from the PUP list until a few weeks after the 49ers' Week 9 bye, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The linebacker tore his left Achilles' tendon last February in the 49ers' Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs, which means he is roughly eight months removed from the injury. San Francisco will play the Buccaneers on Nov. 10 and Seahawks on Nov. 17 after its bye week, but at this stage, Greenlaw doesn't look to be trending toward a return for either of those contests.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Wants to be ready for Week 1
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Greenlaw (Achilles) is shooting to be ready for the start of the season, according to GM John Lynch, but he may need to start the season on the PUP list, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Greenlaw had surgery days after the Super Bowl to repair a torn left Achilles tendon he suffered during the game. How likely it is the Arkansas product will be ready Week 1 likely won't be known until the team arrives for training camp in late July.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Undergoes surgery
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Greenlaw had successful surgery to repair his torn Achilles on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Greenlaw suffered the injury during the Super Bowl and now will face a lengthy recovery. He is expected to return to full strength, but he could miss a good portion of the 2024 season as a result. A clearer timeline should emerge throughout the offseason.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Suffers torn Achilles
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Greenlaw suffered a torn left Achilles' tendon in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Greenlaw suffered the fluky injury while taking the field early in the second quarter. He turned in an excellent regular season that was highlighted by 120 tackles, and he was a key member of the 49ers defense by playing 811 snaps. The injury is likely to affect his availability for the start of the 2024 campaign, though an exact timeline for his return to the field likely won't be establish until after he undergoes surgery.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Suffers Achilles injury
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Greenlaw (Achilles) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Greenlaw suffered the injury while running onto the field early in the second quarter. The exact diagnosis is unclear, but he was checked out in the blue tent before being carted to the locker room. Though Greenlaw is officially listed as questionable, it would be surprising to see him return based on the suspected nature of the injury, meaning Oren Burks and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles will be asked to step up.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Will play versus Green Bay
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Greenlaw (Achilles) is active for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Packers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw was able to get two weeks of rest for his Achilles injury, thanks to his rest for the 49ers' regular-season finale against the Rams and the bye week due to the Niners being the top seed in the NFC. He was a limited participant in Wednesday's and Thursday's practice and will suit up for Saturday's contest. Greenlaw finished the regular season with with 120 tackles (75 solo), including 1.5 sacks, over 15 games.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Status up in the air for Saturday
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Greenlaw (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Packers, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Greenlaw is tending to an Achilles injury that sidelined him for the 49ers' regular-season finale, and he was a non-participant during the team's practice Tuesday. The 26-year-old followed this up with back-to-back limited sessions, and he was the only San Francisco player listed as questionable on Thursday's injury report. Greenlaw ranked second on the team in tackles (120) this season behind only 2023 All-Pro Fred Warner (127). Should Greenlaw ultimately sit out again, then Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and/or Dee Winters will be next in line for increased playing time in the divisional round.
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49ers' Dre Greenlaw: Misses Tuesday's practice
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Greenlaw (Achilles) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
With San Francisco already having the No. 1 seed in the NFC locked up going into Week 18, Greenlaw was able to rest his Achilles injury in hopes of being ready for the team's divisional round matchup. Despite the two weeks of rest, it seems as if the 26-year-old linebacker is still dealing with this issue. Greenlaw could very well carry an injury designation into Saturday's affair after Tuesday's DNP, and his practice participation will be something to look out for over the next few days.
