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Dre Greenlaw suspension puts 49ers on wrong side of double-edged lightning rod

John Lynch revealed this week that Kyle Shanahan has a nickname for Dre Greenlaw: Mike Tyson. Well, it's time to set a few ground rules. No head-butts. No ear-bites. Capisce?

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:36 PM
Dre Greenlaw suspension puts 49ers on wrong side of double-edged lightning rod
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL suspended 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game following a sideline altercation against Seattle.
  • Greenlaw head-butted unhelmeted Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold.
  • The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 prior to Greenlaw's disciplinary ruling.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL issued a one-game suspension to San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw following an altercation during a 32-29 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. Greenlaw drew a 15-yard personal foul for a late hit out of bounds on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold before head-butting unhelmeted linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the Seattle sideline. Greenlaw plans to appeal the league's disciplinary decision on Tuesday.

Writer Evan Webeck argues that while Greenlaw's intense competitive spirit fuels the 49ers, his lack of emotional control repeatedly harms the team. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment over the suspension while noting the team must exercise better judgment. The 49ers now face depth issues at linebacker against the Washington Commanders, as backup Garrett Wallow also suffered a hamstring injury.

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