De’Vondre Campbell's decision to refuse to enter the game during the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers-Los Angeles Rams game on December 12th created quite a stir. His teammates and coaches were clearly disappointed, as evidenced by the comments of tight end George Kittle and head coach Kyle Shanahan. With two other linebackers out and the team in need of him, Campbell's absence was felt. Instead, third-string linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles was inserted into the game.

Teammates' Reactions

George Kittle was not happy with Campbell's decision. He expressed his disappointment in his postgame comments, stating that "whatever his decision was, it wasn’t for this organization, it wasn’t for this team and that’s on him." Kittle continued to criticize Campbell, calling his actions "dumb," "stupid," and "very immature." He emphasized that it is difficult to understand how someone could do something like that to their team.

The Impact on the Team

The absence of Campbell had a significant impact on the team. With two linebackers already out and Greenlaw leaving the game due to knee soreness, the team was short on defensive players. This put additional pressure on the remaining players and likely affected their performance. Kittle pointed out that it is difficult to win football games when someone doesn't want to play, especially when the team is already facing challenges.

Campbell's Status

Now, Campbell's status with the team is uncertain. His decision to refuse to play has raised questions about his commitment to the team and his role in the playoffs. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has moved on from the incident, stating that "that’s somebody who doesn’t want to play football. That’s pretty simple." However, the situation remains unresolved, and it remains to be seen how Campbell will fit into the team's plans moving forward.

A Bright Spot in the Game

Despite the drama surrounding Campbell, there was a bright spot in the game. Greenlaw led the team with eight total tackles at the half before having to leave due to knee soreness. His performance demonstrated his value to the team and his ability to make an impact even in difficult circumstances. In May, linebacker Fred Warner spoke about his bond with Greenlaw and his devastation when Greenlaw went down in the Super Bowl. Warner's words highlighted the importance of team unity and the impact that individual players can have on each other.