
#57 LB · San Francisco 49ers
1 transaction this offseason
Height
6'0"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
28
College
Arkansas
Draft
2019, Rd 5, #148
Experience
6 yrs
LB Rank
#58 / 349
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Tkl | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 72 | 498 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 8 | 43 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 2 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 15 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.0M
Guaranteed
$6.0M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the San Francisco 49ers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Dre's on-field performance ranks in the lower half among NFL LBs, grading him as a rotational player at the position. His $6.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the LB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — rotational player production at below-market money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Dre is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $6.0M deal ($6.0M guaranteed, 100%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Dre Greenlaw earns a C for the 49ers at linebacker, a player who has been working his way back from a devastating Achilles injury suffered in the Super Bowl. Greenlaw was one of the best linebackers in football before the injury — his instincts, tackling, and coverage ability were all elite. The return has been gradual, and he has not yet recaptured his pre-injury form. San Francisco has been patient, knowing that Achilles injuries require significant recovery time. When healthy, Greenlaw is the kind of player who transforms a defense, and the hope is that a full offseason will bring him back to that level.
A smart, low-risk reunion that immediately strengthens San Francisco's linebacker corps. Multiple outlets covered the signing, with headlines noting Greenlaw's unhappiness during his one-year stint in Denver. His return directly enabled the 49ers to trade Dee Winters to Dallas, generating draft capital — a clear organizational win. Fans are excited to see Greenlaw back in his natural home, where he thrives best. If he stays healthy, San Francisco's defense gets a meaningful upgrade at a bargain price.
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| 120 |
| 1.5 |
| 0 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 15 | 127 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 3 | 21 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 13 | 86 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 16 | 92 | 1.0 | 1 |
Updated Jan 1, 1970
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C
2025
(50% weight)
C-
2024
(30% weight)
C+
2023
(20% weight)