49ers' Kyle Shanahan: 'We Obviously Made a Mistake' with De'Vondre Campbell Contract

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The San Francisco 49ers suspended De'Vondre Campbell three games after the linebacker refused to enter the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, likely ending his time with the team.

Kyle Shanahan said that he thought highly of Campbell after spending time together with the Atlanta Falcons, but ultimately wishes he hadn't brought Campbell to San Francisco this offseason.

"I was with De'Vondre his rookie year in Atlanta, so I knew what he was capable of," Shanahan said, per Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith. "Not that I was real close with the defensive guys, being the offensive coordinator there, but I know we liked him in that building. I know a lot…