San Francisco 49ers talented linebacker Dre Greenlaw suffered an Achilles tear during their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Greenlaw wasn’t ready for the start of 2024, and the 49ers placed him on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the roster cutdown deadline. Since then, he missed their first 12 weeks and 11 games.
He is nine months removed from the injury and is inching closer to a return.
The San Francisco 49ers plan to open his practice window this week
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the expectation is for the 49ers to designate Dre Greenlaw for a return from the PUP list this week and open his practice window in the process. As Rapoport points out, Greenlaw could return to practice this week. Wednesday would be the first time since February (pre-injury) he practices.
Potentially significant: #49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that the team will open LB Dre Greenlaw’s practice window to return from his Achilles tear this week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2024
Some fans don’t like the idea of him returning
Some San Francisco 49ers fans are upset that Dre Greenlaw will return to practice because of their low chances of making the playoffs. The 5-6 49ers sit in last place in the NFC West division standings and 11th in the NFC Playoff Picture. Although it’s possible, Next Gen Stats gives them a 15% of making the playoffs.
Finally, and most importantly, fans are worried about Greenlaw getting injured.
Here’s what fans had to say about the subject matter
Why risk another injury? It’s time to shut the season down, rest the starters, and prepare for next season. This team doesn’t have it this year.
— Mike M (@mikematthews01) November 25, 2024
Unfortunately it’s two weeks too late for this season. May as well just rest for next year
— J_Churn (@j_churn) November 25, 2024
It’s obvious Kyle is tanking by playing Allen over Dobbs… why in the world is he risking a potential set back with Greenlaw???
— ELSoloLobo49 (@KingNinerFan21) November 25, 2024
Why. Just keep him there this season is lost anyway.
— Angel A. (@94Torres_) November 25, 2024
Too late
— Shane Davies (@Tanfastic) November 25, 2024
Let him rest man. Seasons over
— Juggman 🌴 (@lilpaypal) November 25, 2024
What’s the point
— Aylan (@Aylan_estradaaa) November 25, 2024
Season is over. Legit 0 point in making him play this year. Shut him and CMC down and just lose out
— McDusty (@ninergang21) November 25, 2024
Shut everyone down let them come back fresh for 2025. Improving your draft position should be the goal.
— Kal (@VanCityKal) November 25, 2024
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