Kyle Shanahan shares the one position on the 49ers that’s ‘open for everyone’
Kyle Shanahan announced that the San Francisco 49ers have an open competition for the SAM linebacker position. While Dre Greenlaw and Fred Warner are confirmed starters, the third spot remains undecided. Shanahan emphasized that there is currently no leader for this position, making it available for all contenders.
- ▪Dre Greenlaw is confirmed as a starter at WILL linebacker.
- ▪The SAM linebacker position is open for competition after the trade of Dee Winters.
- ▪Luke Gifford held the SAM spot last season but is not guaranteed to retain it.
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