The San Francisco 49ers have weathered a difficult run of injuries in 2026 while continuing to win. Ahead of their Week 10 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, the team received encouraging news: left tackle Trent Williams and inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw were both active for the game.
Williams’ availability was reported earlier Sunday. Greenlaw, who had been managing a knee injury during the week, was also cleared to play. He missed San Francisco’s Week 6 win over Washington while serving a one-game suspension for a late hit. The 49ers entered Week 10 with a 7–1 record, and Greenlaw ranked second on the team with 57 tackles.
## Greenlaw Returns to San Francisco
Greenlaw rejoined the 49ers after one season with the Denver Broncos. On the day Denver released him, San Francisco signed the former 49ers linebacker to a one-year contract worth $7.5 million.
Greenlaw spent his first six NFL seasons with San Francisco before joining Denver in 2025 on a three-year, $31.5 million deal. His return brought back a player the 49ers had previously developed and relied on at inside linebacker.
## Broncos Release Greenlaw
Denver released Greenlaw on the first day of NFL free agency. The move left the Broncos with $4.33 million in dead money while creating $6 million in salary-cap space.
