Fred Warner was devastated after Dre Greenlaw’s unfortunate injury during the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker was being carted off the field while Warner looked on in despair. Initially confused, Warner soon realized the severity of the situation when the medical team rushed to Greenlaw’s aid. Greenlaw was then taken to the blue tent for further evaluation.
Shortly after, a cart arrived on the field, confirming the worst fears of the San Francisco 49ers players. Greenlaw had suffered a non-contact injury while running onto the field. As he was being loaded onto the cart, the CBS camera captured Warner, visibly saddened, in the 49ers dugout. Another player, whose identity is not mentioned, tried to console Warner with a tight hug, knowing that they still had to play in the Super Bowl. Warner’s conversation with this player was captured due to his microphone.
Following this interaction, Warner kneeled and prayed for Greenlaw’s speedy recovery. The head coach later confirmed that Greenlaw had torn his Achilles. Unfortunately, the 49ers ended up losing the Super Bowl 25-22 to the Kansas City Chiefs, with Greenlaw’s absence playing a significant role. Warner spoke with the media on Tuesday, revealing the emotional state of the 2019 fifth-round pick.
According to Warner, “It’s tough to see a teammate and a friend go down like that. We all love Dre and we know how hard he worked to get to this point. It’s heartbreaking.” On Thursday, an NFL insider reported that Greenlaw’s surgery was successful, and he will now focus on his rehabilitation, aiming to return before the OTA. Warner suggested that Greenlaw could take inspiration from someone, whose name is not mentioned.
In 2023, Greenlaw had arguably his best year since entering the NFL, with impressive statistics of 120 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and four pass breakups in 15 regular-season games.
According to the Source firstsportz.com