Kyle Shanahan admits 49ers 'made a mistake' signing De'Vondre Campbell after suspension for refusing to play San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has admitted signing De'Vondre Campbell was a 'mistake' after the linebacker was suspended for the season over his refusal to play last week.
59) has been suspended for the season after refusing to play for the Niners] Instead of taking to the field at Levi's Stadium, the 31-year-old quit on his team and left the sidelines to head back to the locker room, sparking anger in the Niners locker room.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has admitted signing De'Vondre Campbell was a 'mistake'.
During their 12-6 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday, Campbell refused to enter the game when called upon by Shanahan in an astonishing defiance of orders.
Furious San Francisco officials responded by suspending him for the season, marking a disastrous end to his debut campaign with the team after arriving on a one-year deal back in March.
