{"id":11780,"date":"2024-12-17T07:31:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T07:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=11780"},"modified":"2024-12-17T07:31:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T07:31:11","slug":"49ers-urged-to-sign-potential-dre-greenlaw-replacement-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=11780","title":{"rendered":"49ers Urged to Sign Potential Dre Greenlaw Replacement in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Troy-Dye-e1734379961868.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troye Dye\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-content entry-content\">\n<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\" class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"c-post-image-caption-text\">Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troye Dye reacts after a missed Bengals&#8217; field goal attempt during the fourth quarter<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the San Francisco 49ers march toward the 2025 offseason, the focus is on signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a long-term extension. The contract is predicted to reach over $50 million, with some insiders believing it could surpass Dak Prescott\u2019s record-breaking $60 million-per-year deal. If so, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">49ers<\/a>\u00a0must trim the fat off the roster and potentially bargain bin shop in free agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One position the 49ers need to address is linebacker. De\u2019Vondre Campbell is no longer a member of the 49ers\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/san-francisco-49ers\/49ers-gm-confronted-devondre-campbell-suspension-likely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">after a season-ending suspension<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. And Dre Greenlaw is playing on an expiring contract that could see him test the open market. While the 49ers will do their due diligence to extend Greenlaw, there is no promise he will re-sign, leaving San Francisco searching for a new starting linebacker\u00a0opposite Fred Warner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One analyst believes a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/los-angeles-chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>\u2018 impending free agent could provide San Francisco with a boost in the middle of their defense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Improving the 49ers Linebacker Unit<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/10146850-nfl-team-needs-prioritizing-every-rosters-biggest-weaknesses-before-week-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bleacher Report\u2019s Matt Holder\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">urges the 49ers to sign Chargers\u2019 linebacker and former fourth-round pick Troye Dye this offseason.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dye, known for his versatility and high football IQ, presents a compelling option for a 49ers team seeking depth and financial flexibility. If San Francisco cannot re-sign Greenlaw, Dye would be a cheap and low-risk pickup to replace him. But if Greenlaw does return, Dye can also slide into a rotational or backup role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 28-year-old linebacker has totaled 47 tackles and<\/span>\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">two sacks while posting an excellent 86.7\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/premium.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/2024\/REGPO\/troy-dye\/28251\/defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PFF run defense grade<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in limited action this season. In the last four weeks, Dye has totaled 23 tackles and 11 run stops as a starter, proving further upside exists. Admittingly, Dye has struggled in coverage, posting an above-average 55.8 grade, but his 6 foot 3, 231-pound build could give the 49ers something to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Holder continues by highlighting Dye\u2019s experience playing special teams that could be most valuable to San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Dye Provides Special Teams Boost<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Currently ranked 31st in DVOA,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ftnfantasy.com\/dvoa\/nfl\/special-teams-dvoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">according to For the Numbers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">49ers\u2019<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0special teams unit needs an overhaul. Firing special teams coordinator Brian Schneider is a constant conversation amongst the media. Even if Schneider stays, the personnel group must improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2024, Dye has played 302 special teams snaps. His 73.5\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/premium.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/2024\/REGPO\/troy-dye\/28251\/special-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">special teams grade<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> would instantly rank fourth in the 49ers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Troy Dye fits what the 49ers want in a linebacker to a tee. He possesses the necessary speed San Francisco desires to cover tight ends, is not afraid to stick his nose in the pile as a tackler, and his prowess on special teams provides something the 49ers desperately need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dye would also come at a cheaper price than\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De\u2019Vondre<\/span>\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Campbell\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> $5 million salary this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">49ers\u2019<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> linebacker core has long been a strength, and signing Troy Dye would ensure that remains the case moving forward. His athleticism, versatility, and affordability make him an ideal fit for a team navigating both salary cap constraints and uncertain futures for key contributors. As the 2025 offseason approaches, adding Dye could be a low-risk, high-reward move for San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troye Dye reacts after a missed Bengals&#8217; field goal attempt during the fourth quarter As the San Francisco 49ers march toward the 2025&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11781,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>49ers Urged to Sign Potential Dre Greenlaw Replacement in 2025 - 24\/7 News America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=11780\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"49ers Urged to Sign Potential Dre Greenlaw Replacement in 2025 - 24\/7 News America\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troye Dye reacts after a missed Bengals&#8217; 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