De'Vondre Campbell Walks Out During Game

During a critical game against the Los Angeles Rams, 49ers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell walked off the field in the third quarter, refusing to play after several teammates were injured. His actions drew widespread condemnation from teammates and pundits, including ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, who asserted that Campbell's career is at risk due to his 'selfish decision.' 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that Campbell 'doesn’t want to play football,' indicating a need to move on from him. Teammates like George Kittle and Charvarius Ward expressed their frustration, calling the action 'dumb' and predicting he would be cut from the team. Some commentators, like Bart Scott, suggested that Campbell's pride as a former All-Pro may have contributed to his decision, but this explanation did little to mitigate the backlash. The incident highlights the tumultuous state of the 49ers' season, as they faced playoff elimination following the loss.