In a surprising turn of events, San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to play during a game against the Rams, prompting head coach Kyle Shanahan to express his disbelief. This incident marked the first time Shanahan had experienced a player quitting mid-game.

Shanahan clarified that Campbell was asked to step in for an injured teammate but declined. The team captain Fred Warner chose to keep the matter private, while cornerback Charvarius Ward openly criticized Campbell's actions, suggesting it hurt the team's chances and hinted at potential repercussions for Campbell's future with the 49ers.