Dre Greenlaw Returns to 49ers; Luke Gifford to Relinquish No. 57

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The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who will return to his familiar No. 57 jersey. Teammate Luke Gifford, who briefly wore the number, confirmed he will switch to accommodate Greenlaw. Greenlaw's return adds significant impact to the 49ers' run defense. The team's linebacker rotation remains a focal point, with questions regarding how Greenlaw and Dee Winters will share snaps in Raheem Morris’s defensive scheme.