Dre Greenlaw
#1 LB,
49ers
ACTUAL 2022
207 FPTS
RANK:29
2023 SEASON
- FPTS
RANK:-
AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'0'' / 230 lbs
COLLEGE
Arkansas
Hoping for mid-season return
Published: 2024-09-23
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he's "hoping" Greenlaw (Achilles) can return around the middle of the season, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Greenlaw is still tending to the torn Achilles he suffered during the 49ers' loss in the Super Bowl back in February, and there's still no concrete timetable for his return. Shanahan also said Monday that Greenlaw is "still a ways away." He figures to instantly improve San Francisco's defense as soon as he's available again, a boost the team apparently desperately needs after a 1-2 start.
Will start regular season on PUP
Published: 2024-08-27
Greenlaw (Achilles) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
Greenlaw is receovering from a popped Achilles' tendon that he sustained during the Super Bowl loss the Chiefs in February. The 27-year-old did not practice during training camp while on the active/PUP list, and he'll now be forced to miss the first four games of the regualr season as he continues recovering. Greenlaw's first chance to return will come against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 6. In the meantime, expect De'Vondre Campbell and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to fill in alongside star middle linebacker Fred Warner (foot).
Starting camp on PUP list
Published: 2024-07-23
The 49ers placed Greenlaw (Achilles) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Greenlaw popped his Achilles' tendon in the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs back in February. He's stated he hopes to be ready for Week 1 of this season, but Greenlaw likely still has several hurdles to clear in his recovery. It wouldn't be a complete shock to see him open 2024 on reserve/PUP, which would cost Greenlaw the at least the first four games of the new campaign.
Ditches walking boot
Published: 2024-05-16
Greenlaw (Achilles) no longer requires a walking boot, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Greenlaw made a public appearance at an event in San Jose and discussed his recovery from Achilles surgery. He has previously said he hopes to be ready for Week 1, and his ability to walk without a boot is a small step in that direction. Greenlaw's level of participation at the start of training camp will be more telling regarding his availability come the regular season.
Wants to be ready for Week 1
Published: 2024-03-25
Greenlaw (Achilles) is shooting to be ready for the start of the season, according to general manager 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 won't likely be known until the team arrives for training camp in late July.
Undergoes surgery
Published: 2024-02-15
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 will now face a lengthy recovery. He is expected to return to full strength, but he could miss a portion of the 2024 season as a result. A clearer timeline should emerge throughout the offseason.
Suffers torn Achilles
Published: 2024-02-11
Greenlaw suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs, 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 viability for the 2024 campaign, though an exact timeline for his return to the field is unclear.
Officially ruled out
Published: 2024-02-11
Greenlaw (Achilles) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
Greelnaw was injured while running back onto the field from the sideline early in the second quarter. He was diagnosed with an Achilles injury, so the fact that he's been ruled out doesn't come as much of a surprise. Oren Burks and Dee Winters will be asked to step up in Greenlaw's absence.
Suffers Achilles injury
Published: 2024-02-11
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 Dee Winters will both likely to be asked to step up.