As the San Francisco 49ers navigate a critical stretch of their season, frustrations in the locker room are beginning to surface. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell’s recent refusal to take the field has sparked strong reactions from teammates, raising questions about team chemistry during a pivotal moment of the year…bb

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Campbell, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal in March, was brought in to solidify the defense during Dre Greenlaw’s Achilles recovery. Over 12 games, Campbell performed well, logging 79 tackles and playing 90 percent of the defensive snaps. However, his decision to sit out during a recent game has reportedly caused tension, leading to public comments from teammates…bb

Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir did not mince words when addressing Campbell’s actions…bb

“When he first got signed, I was thinking in my head, ‘we got another guy that we can add to the defense that can contribute.’ For that to happen and him to do that, I just lost all respect. If I’m hurt and the guy behind me doesn’t want to go in, I just feel like that’s a cancer to the team,” Lenoir said…bb

The 49ers, sitting at 6-8, now find themselves clinging to slim postseason hopes. One season removed from a Super Bowl appearance, San Francisco must win out and hope for favorable results across the NFC to grab the final Wild Card spot…bb

The 49ers’ uphill climb continues in Week 16 as they travel east to face the Miami Dolphins, who are battling similar postseason challenges. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, San Francisco must come together as a unit to overcome the mounting tension within the locker room…bb

Campbell’s situation adds another layer of adversity for a team already facing challenges on and off the field. The 49ers will need veteran leadership to refocus and rally the roster, ensuring distractions don’t derail their slim postseason aspirations…bb