The San Francisco 49ers reportedly used a strategy to try to keep Dre Greenlaw, but he was already set on joining the Denver Broncos. The San Francisco 49ers know that not having Dre Greenlaw on the roster is a tough blow for the defense,

The Broncos agreed to a three-year deal with Dre Greenlaw on the first day of the NFL's negotiating window, two days before contracts could become official. Before the deal was signed, the 49ers attempted to get Greenlaw to change his mind and return to San Francisco.

Doubts Surround Denver Broncos Signing of 49ers Safety Talanoa HufangaIf new Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw can prove that he's completely recovered from his Achilles injury, the additional option years on his contract will almost certainly get triggered.