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Fans are still reeling from San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell leaving the team during the loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, 12-6. While 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan seems to have made a decision on Campbell, there is a question of if the locker room has been lost because of these events.
This would be a question he is asked after the loss to the Rams, where Shanahan did not hesitate one second in saying that the locker room is not lost. He would reveal his belief in San Francisco that they share the same feelings about Campbell’s actions in terms of leaving his team during the contest.
“I haven’t lost anybody,” Shanahan said via the team’s transcripts. “That’s somebody who doesn’t want to play football. That’s pretty simple. I think our team and myself, we know how we feel about that, so I don’t think we need to talk about him anymore.”
There is validity to what Shanahan said about the rest of the team feeling the same way he does, as was evident by the thoughts of 49ers defensive back Charvarius Ward. He would not hold back in his thoughts, saying that Campbell’s decision to leave the team was “sucka stuff” and expecting him to be cut.
“If he didn’t want to play, he shouldn’t have dressed out,” Ward said. “He could have told them that before the game. I feel like that was some sucka s— that he did. It definitely hurt the team. Dee went down and we needed a linebacker. … So, for him to do that, that’s some sucka stuff to me, in my opinion. He’s probably going to get cut soon, so it is what it is with that.”
“That was some sucker s–t … probably gonna get cut soon.”
Charvarius Ward on teammate De’Vondre Campbell after leaving the game in the 3rd quarter because he “didn’t want to play”
(via @mattblively)pic.twitter.com/VowEH1tFyi
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 13, 2024
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan’s response to if team will cut De’Vondre Campbell
The same would be said by 49ers tight end George Kittle who called out Campbell’s action as being a ‘”selfish decision” as he also used the terms “stupid” and “immature.”
“It’s one person making a selfish decision. I’ve never been around anybody that’s ever done that, and I hope I’m never around anybody who does that again,” Kittle said.
Campbell had been an important part of the team, starting most of the season at linebacker for the injured Dre Greenlaw, tying third on the team for solo tackles.
“He said he didn’t want to play today,” Shanahan said. “People noticed, but when someone says that, you move on…that’s somebody who doesn’t want to play football. I think our team and myself, we know how we feel about that, so we don’t need to talk about him anymore.”
Shanahan had a simple answer when asked if the team would cut Campbell.
“We’ll figure out something,” Shanahan said.
Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he does not expect LB De’Vondre Campbell, who refused to enter Thursday night’s game, to play again for the 49ers this season. pic.twitter.com/vNCwzncuER
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 13, 2024
San Francisco is 6-8 on the season, as their next game is Dec. 22 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Green Bay Packers Avoid Major Injury With 2 Key Offensive Playmakers
Training camp and preseason are all about staying healthy for the start of the season. For the Green Bay Packers, Tuesday’s practice on August 12, 2025, served as a reminder of how fickle luck can be. Tight end Luke Musgrave and wide receiver Romeo Doubs both sent shockwaves through training camp when they went down with injuries during practice. Thankfully, the latest updates have fans breathing a collective sigh of relief as both players appear to have avoided serious setbacks. With both Musgrave and Doubs set to play pivotal roles in the Packers’ offense this season, their health becomes a top priority as the team inches closer to the regular season. Here’s everything you need to know about their injury scares, subsequent updates, and what it all means for Green Bay’s 2025 outlook. Green Bay Packers Injury Scares Luke Musgrave’s Ankle Jolt Luke Musgrave, the Packers’ promising tight end drafted in 2023, sent tension rippling through the camp after hurting his ankle during an otherwise celebratory moment. Shortly after making a touchdown grab, Musgrave appeared to tweak his ankle and was visibly uncomfortable. With each cautious step, anxiety loomed heavy over the coaching staff, the fans, and the young tight end hoping to lock in his position as one of Jordan Love’s go-to weapons. Romeo Doubs’ Back Collision Minutes later, another scare followed—this time involving Romeo Doubs, one of the key cogs in Green Bay’s wide receiver corps. Doubs collided with safety Evan Williams on an incomplete deep ball, the impact leaving him slow to rise and clutching his lower back. He was taken to the Hutson Center for further evaluation, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the practice field. Positive Updates Highlight Potential Return Despite Tuesday’s ominous moments, Wednesday brought welcome news for Green Bay. Both Musgrave and Doubs appear to have avoided long-term injuries, with reporters noting that neither player is dealing with anything serious enough to threaten their availability for the season opener. “Seems both Romeo Doubs and Luke Musgrave are OK after injury scares yesterday,” noted Packers insider Zach Kruse. This promising update means that both players could return to action soon, ensuring the Packers’ offense remains intact as the team continues preparation for Week 1. What Their Health Means for the Packers’ Offense The Packers’ offense operates with one goal in mind this season—establishing rhythm and continuity under quarterback Jordan Love, who is entering his inaugural campaign as the definitive starter. Doubs and Musgrave are central to that plan, and their health will play a critical role in Green Bay’s potential success. Luke Musgrave’s Role at Tight End Musgrave, with his 6-foot-6 frame and elite athleticism, is expected to be a dynamic option in the red zone and over the middle of the field. His ability to stretch defenses with his straight-line speed gives Jordan Love a pivotal mismatch to exploit. With Packers coach Matt LaFleur known for creative schemes involving tight ends, Musgrave is poised to surpass his rookie-year contributions and become one of the team’s top offensive weapons. An extended absence would leave Green Bay thin at tight end, forcing them to lean too heavily on backups like Tucker Kraft. Musgrave dodging serious injury is a huge sigh of relief for the coaching staff looking to build around their versatile second-year player. Romeo Doubs’ Importance to the Receiver Room Romeo Doubs enters the 2025 season with a chance to take another step forward as a reliable and potentially explosive wide receiver. With Christian Watson and Jayden Reed entering their third and fourth year, respectively, Doubs slots as a complementary target with the ability to move the chains and create chunk plays. The injury scare highlighted just how fragile the team’s depth at wide receiver can be. Any significant time missed by Doubs would leave the Packers scrambling between lesser-proven options like Dontayvion Wicks and rookie pass-catchers to fill the void. Thankfully, Green Bay won’t need to shuffle the depth chart just yet—a massive win for maintaining offensive stability down the stretch of camp. The Packers’ Injury Landscape Musgrave and Doubs’ recoveries come as part of a broader injury narrative for the Packers this preseason. With quarterback Jordan Love nursing a thumb injury and other depth players sidelined, the team has been walking a fine line between preparation and preservation. Coach Matt LaFleur has stressed a cautious approach to managing workloads in camp, aiming to ensure all 53 regular-season contributors are healthy and ready when the games matter most. With Musgrave and Doubs added to the list of “narrow escapes,” it’s clear the Packers have dodged a significant bullet in maintaining the offensive cohesion their new-look roster needs to gel. Final Thoughts The injury updates on Luke Musgrave and Romeo Doubs may not seem headline-worthy given they avoided serious setbacks, but their importance to Green Bay’s offense cannot be overstated. Both players represent key building blocks in an evolving attack centered on unlocking the full potential of Jordan Love. For now, Packers fans and coaches alike can breathe easy knowing their $12-million offensive duo is still on track for a healthy and impactful 2025 campaign. But as camp rolls on and preseason games begin, the emphasis for Green Bay will remain clear—avoid losses on the injury report at all costs.
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