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Legend Joe Montana Speaks Out to Defend 49ers Fans Against Aaron Donald’s Attacks – And Aaron’s Subsequent Move Gradually Calms 49ers Nation

San Francisco, California – 11/11/2025

The 49ers Nation community exploded after legend Aaron Donald – former defensive tackle of the Los Angeles Rams – posted a social media entry criticizing 49ers fans. After the Rams’ 42–26 victory in Week 10, Donald wrote on X (Twitter): “Smack on the butt hahaha Rams great”, then mocked San Francisco fans that they “still live off the 1995 Super Bowl.”

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Those words quickly caused outrage in the fan community, but just one day later, Joe Montana – the greatest icon in 49ers history – spoke up. In an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, he could not hide his disappointment with Donald’s attitude: “Mutual respect is the basic thing in football. 49ers fans do not live in the past – they live with the pride that we ourselves built.”

Montana also emphasized that legacy does not just lie in titles, but in how the team and fans stand up together through every era. “If you have played long enough, you will understand – these fans do not give up, whether winning or losing. And that is something that anyone who has ever touched this ball should respect.” – he added, moving 49ers Nation.

After the strong wave of reactions and Montana’s message, Aaron Donald deleted the old post and reposted a milder apology. He wrote: “I did not mean to offend, just joking around. I respect the 49ers and everyone who loves football.” This move quickly eased the atmosphere between the two communities.

The incident ended in an unexpected way – not with arguments, but with respect. The story between Donald and Montana once again shows: in the NFL world, where competition is fierce, the values of respect and love for football always rise above all.

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