Randy Gregory’s presence with the 49ers should cause some concern, but so should more than just his unlucky exit from Denver. In addition, he has a history of being one of the NFL’s most often suspended players ever, dating back to his rookie season and involving drug-related suspensions that kept him out of the league for the entirety of 2017 and 2019.
He also received a game suspension the previous season for striking a Rams player. Questions regarding Gregory’s extensive docket with the league office were posed to coach Kyle Shanahan.
According to 49ers Webzone, Shanahan remarked, “Yeah, you look into all that stuff always, but you always judge a guy when you get to know him and it’s our first time to do it.” However, a lot of individuals who I know well also have nothing but positive things to say about him, and they say it consistently.
“I am thrilled about the individual we have, the guy’s character, based on what I have been told by those who know him.” We also adore the tape. Although I am aware of his prior transgressions, we are thrilled to have him here given the kind of person I’ve been told he is.
Gregory Talked About Suspensions for Substance Abuse
Prior to the 2021 season, Gregory seemed to turn things around after spending his first six seasons battling his demons and the aftermath from his substance usage suspensions—in addition to missing 2017 and 2019, he was suspended for the first six games of 2020.
Gregory told reporters in Dallas during the Cowboys’ 2021 required minicamp, “It’s a lot of self-love.” “There was a period in my life when I was unable to name even one positive thing about myself when asked. I could say twenty negative things.
