San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Suspending Campbell rather than releasing him saves 49ers money in base salary

San Francisco De’Vondre Campbell (59) has been suspended for three games after refusing to get into the game against the Los Angeles Rams last Thu Dec 12, 2024 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. He will not be released by the team. (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 On the suspension of linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for the rest of the season by not releasing him the 49ers save $261,666 which is his base salary for the three games that he’s suspended out of his $3.35 million signing bonus. Campbell is signed for one season at $5 million.

#2 In terms of the team is concerned how surprised or shocked did this effect the team that Campbell wasn’t going into the game.

#3 Sun Dec 22 the 49ers (6-8) are in Miami for a 1:25pm PST kick off. The Dolphins (6-8) are 4-3 at home and the 49ers are 2-4 on the road. How do you see this match up this Sunday?

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Daivd Zizmor: Armstead to Jaguars; DT Collins joins in trade; Kendricks backs out of deal; Juszczyk becomes highest paid back in NFL

Former Houston Texan defensive tackle Maliek Collins was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a seventh round draft pick. The deal was completed Wed Mar 13, 2024. (AP News file photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, talk about the San Francisco 49ers trading for defensive tackle Maliek Collins 26, while the 49ers are prepared to release defensive tackle Arik Armstead.

#2 Linebacker Eric Kendricks backs out of deal and signs with Dallas. Kendricks had 117 tackles last season with the Los Angeles Chargers. 49ers sign De’Vondre Campbell at linebacker for a one year deal.

#3 Fullback Kyle Juszczyk became the NFL’s highest paid fullback. Juszczyk 32 agreed to a reconstructed contract. The deal creates a $1.75 million salary cup for 2024. It will be Juszczyk’s eight season with the 49ers.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com