The San Francisco 49ers are reuniting with a familiar face, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with linebacker Dre Greenlaw, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal is reportedly worth $7.5 million for the upcoming season.
Greenlaw, who was originally drafted by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, returns to the franchise after a one-year stint with the Denver Broncos. During his initial five-year tenure in San Francisco, the linebacker became a core component of the team's defensive identity, known for his lateral quickness and physical play alongside Fred Warner.
The veteran linebacker's return provides a significant boost to the 49ers defensive unit. By securing Greenlaw on a short-term deal, San Francisco adds a proven starter who is already intimately familiar with the organization's defensive schemes and locker room culture. Greenlaw recorded 120 tackles during his last full season in San Francisco before departing for Denver in free agency.
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