The 49ers agree to a deal to bring back linebacker Dre Greenlaw for a 2nd stint

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw, bringing the former standout back to the Bay Area on a one-year contract worth $7.5 million, the team confirmed Monday.

Greenlaw, who previously spent the first portion of his career with San Francisco, rejoins the organization after a brief tenure in Denver that ended with his release earlier this offseason. The 49ers moved quickly to secure his services, hoping his familiarity with the defensive scheme and proven track record will bolster a linebacker corps looking to regain championship form.

Terms of the pact were disclosed as a straight one-year pact at the $7.5 million figure, giving Greenlaw an opportunity to re-establish himself while providing the Niners an experienced playmaker heading into the upcoming campaign. The transaction reunites Greenlaw with teammates and coaches who helped mold him into a productive starter during his initial stint with the franchise.

San Francisco has not yet announced corresponding roster moves or detailed how Greenlaw will factor into the depth chart, but his return signals the club’s confidence that he can recapture the production that made him a fan favorite and defensive catalyst in years past.