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49ers LB Dre Greenlaw undergoes successful surgery on torn Achilles

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated 2/15/24

According to NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has undergone a successful surgery to repair the torn Achilles he sustained during Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Greenlaw sustained the injury during the second quarter while running onto the field from the sideline. Following examination by the team's medical staff, he was carted off to the locker room.

Rapoport wrote, "He will make a full recovery."

#49ers star LB Dre Greenlaw had successful surgery today to repair a torn Achilles, source said. Greenlaw suffered a full tear while running from the sideline onto the field during the Super Bowl, a crushing injury. He will make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/b1gALMHVPi— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 16, 2024

This week, linebacker Fred Warner shared insights into Greenlaw's mental state in the aftermath of the injury and the team's Super Bowl loss.

"Obviously, he's down, but he has a good mindset about it, and he's just eager to get the surgery done so he can get right into rehab and get back to work," Warner said. "I have no doubt in my mind he'll come back better than he was. He's made of the right stuff, and, yeah, he'll be back."

This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.

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