DeVondre Campbell let down his teammates on the team, and one of them even said that he will be «fired» soon
13 december 2024 в 18:13
De’Vondre Campbell let down his teammates on the team, and one of them even stated that he would soon be «fired». During the game on December 12, 2024 against the Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers linebacker refused to play. When he was called to replace injured players, Campbell refused, and the 49ers lost to the Rams 12−6. After head coach Kyle Shanahan told journalists that Campbell «said he didn’t want to play today», football fans were sure that Campbell would be fired.
Learn more about Campbell’s contract and fate with the 49ers below.
In March 2024, Campbell signed a one-year contract with the 49ers. According to multiple sources, his contract promised a salary of $ 5 million.
After refusing to play in the second half of the 49ers game against the Rams, Campbell left the field and the locker room without a word. While most players did not comment on Campbell’s actions that night, tight end George Kittle could not hold back.
«I am a team leader, and if something becomes a distraction on the sideline, I would like to express my opinion at that moment. And we have already passed that moment», - Kittle told journalists, according to ESPN. «So it doesn’t matter what I would like to say or do, but I don’t like distractions on the sideline. I think it’s stupid. And I think it’s just stupid. It’s just stupid and very immature».
It is unclear what happened on the sideline that made Campbell leave the field, but Kittle emphasized that the linebacker’s decision was «selfish».
«I just don’t understand how someone can do something like this to their team», - Kittle said. «It's one person making a selfish decision. I have never seen anyone do something like this, and I hope I never see it again».
Campbell has not publicly commented on his controversial behavior during the 49ers game against the Rams.
Speaking to journalists after the defeat, defender Charvarius Ward did not hold back his thoughts. He noted that Campbell is a «professional» and has been playing for a long time, so he «shouldn't have suited up» for the game in the first place, according to ESPN.
«He could have told them about it before the game», - Ward said, adding, «I think it was some kind of sneaky action he did. It definitely hurt the team».
After Di Winters' injury was revealed, Ward said they «needed a linebacker», - adding, «So for [Campbell] to do that, it’s some sneaky action in my opinion. He’s probably going to be fired soon, so that’s what it is».
Neither the NFL nor the 49ers confirmed or denied whether Campbell would be fired. When coach Shanahan was asked if Campbell would be fired, he replied, «We'll figure something out».
«This is someone who doesn’t want to play football. It’s pretty simple», - the coach added. «I think our team and I know how we feel about this, so we don’t need to talk about [Campbell] anymore»
Learn more about Campbell’s contract and fate with the 49ers below.
In March 2024, Campbell signed a one-year contract with the 49ers. According to multiple sources, his contract promised a salary of $ 5 million.
After refusing to play in the second half of the 49ers game against the Rams, Campbell left the field and the locker room without a word. While most players did not comment on Campbell’s actions that night, tight end George Kittle could not hold back.
«I am a team leader, and if something becomes a distraction on the sideline, I would like to express my opinion at that moment. And we have already passed that moment», - Kittle told journalists, according to ESPN. «So it doesn’t matter what I would like to say or do, but I don’t like distractions on the sideline. I think it’s stupid. And I think it’s just stupid. It’s just stupid and very immature».
It is unclear what happened on the sideline that made Campbell leave the field, but Kittle emphasized that the linebacker’s decision was «selfish».
«I just don’t understand how someone can do something like this to their team», - Kittle said. «It's one person making a selfish decision. I have never seen anyone do something like this, and I hope I never see it again».
Campbell has not publicly commented on his controversial behavior during the 49ers game against the Rams.
Speaking to journalists after the defeat, defender Charvarius Ward did not hold back his thoughts. He noted that Campbell is a «professional» and has been playing for a long time, so he «shouldn't have suited up» for the game in the first place, according to ESPN.
«He could have told them about it before the game», - Ward said, adding, «I think it was some kind of sneaky action he did. It definitely hurt the team».
After Di Winters' injury was revealed, Ward said they «needed a linebacker», - adding, «So for [Campbell] to do that, it’s some sneaky action in my opinion. He’s probably going to be fired soon, so that’s what it is».
Neither the NFL nor the 49ers confirmed or denied whether Campbell would be fired. When coach Shanahan was asked if Campbell would be fired, he replied, «We'll figure something out».
«This is someone who doesn’t want to play football. It’s pretty simple», - the coach added. «I think our team and I know how we feel about this, so we don’t need to talk about [Campbell] anymore»
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