{
  "id": 15946330,
  "title": "49ers Free Up Roster Spot for Dre Greenlaw’s Return From Suspension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/49ers-free-up-roster-spot-for-dre-greenlaws-return-from-suspension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T20:21:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-free-roster-spot-dre-202146966.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers have freed up a roster spot for linebacker Dre Greenlaw to return from his suspension. The team has been on a winning streak this season, securing six victories in their games. Greenlaw was absent for the 49ers' Week 6 triumph against the Washington Commanders, a 23-17 victory. With his suspension behind him, the 49ers have opted to bring him back to the squad. Naquan Jones, a defensive lineman, was released on October 20, 2026, to accommodate Greenlaw's return. The 49ers stated, \"The San Francisco 49ers announced they have released DL Naquan Jones. Jones (6-3, 313) appeared in three games and registered two tackles with the team this season.\" Jones, a 28-year-old veteran, was signed by San Francisco in September 2026. Despite his release, the 49ers did not need to cut him due to a roster exemption granted by the NFL. Greenlaw's suspension was a result of an incident during the 49ers' 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on October 11, 2026. He was ejected for head-butting Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who was not wearing a helmet, which violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 regarding unsportsmanlike conduct. Greenlaw was denied an appeal of his suspension and missed the 49ers' game against the Commanders. He was eligible to return to the active roster the following day and rejoined the 49ers in 2026 after one season with the Denver Broncos. Greenlaw has already recorded 37 tackles in five games prior to his suspension. The 29-year-old will now join the 49ers as they prepare for their next game against the Atlanta Falcons.",
  "summary": "Dre Greenlaw is having a good 2026 NFL season with the San Francisco 49ers so far. The team has been amazing this campaign, winning all 6 of their games they have participated in. The team recently beat the Washington Commanders with a score of 23-17. Despite their Week 6 victory, linebacker Greenlaw was absent due […] The post 49ers Free Up Roster Spot for Dre Greenlaw’s Return From Suspension…",
  "key_points": [
    "San Francisco 49ers free roster spot for Dre Greenlaw.",
    "Naquan Jones released to accommodate Greenlaw's return.",
    "Greenlaw suspended for head-butting Seahawks player."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}