Greenlaw’s fiancée shares emotional video of 49ers star’s recovery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
It’s been a long road to recovery for 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who made his long-awaited season debut on Thursday.
And parts of that long journey were captured by Greenlaw’s fiancée Mikaela Gallagher and shared on her Instagram page on Saturday.
“A glimpse into our past 305 days. We cried, we laughed, we sold our first home and moved into our dream home,” Gallagher wrote. “We traveled, you always showed up for us and we never let anything get in the way of enjoying the journey. You put your heart and soul into becoming yourself again, quietly, without expecting any praise for it .
“305 days later, only by God, you took the field again. And it was a testimony to the man you are, both on and off the field. Your dedication and humility are admirable. There is truly nothing you cannot do .” God’s light shines so brightly through you, and I am so grateful to experience all of this with you.”
Greenlaw suffered an Achilles injury during San Francisco’s Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Ten months – and 305 days – later, he was back in the Red and Gold along with his partner in crime Fred Warner for the 49ers’ 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on “Thursday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium.
The 27-year-old is often considered the heartbeat of San Francisco’s defense, and even the outright soul of the team.
His presence was certainly missed, and he was excited to be back on the playing field with the boys, even in the middle of an offseason.
“It felt good,” Greenlaw said after the game Thursday. “Just to be out there with my brothers, running around and having fun. It felt good.”
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