49ers, Fred Warner
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't rule out the possibility of All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner possibly playing in January after he had surgery Tuesday.
The San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker is back home recovering after his devastating ankle injury ended his season.
For a year and a half, San Francisco 49ers seventh-round pick Tatum Bethune was allowed to quietly learn the "Mike" position from All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. Now he's on the spot.
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49ers need rookie LB to finally make an impact after Fred Warner injury
The San Francisco 49ers have lost Fred Warner to a season-ending injury, and while they have some veterans to fill in, a rookie could make an impact.
Kyle Shanahan said Warner's Tuesday surgery went well, but he did not provide a timeline for the middle linebacker's return.
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner suffered an injury in Week 6. His wife had positive news for his recovery.
Warner dislocated and fractured his ankle during a play in the first quarter, but he stuck around in the locker room after the loss and led the team’s postgame breakdown, coach Kyle Shanahan revealed after the 30-19 loss in Tampa Bay. It clearly made a profound impact on his Niner teammates, all of whom seemed crushed about Warner’s injury.
The 49ers are already shorthanded on the defensive front, as Nick Bosa was lost for the season a few weeks ago with a torn ACL. The 49ers are also dealing with a plethora of injuries on offense, including starting quarterback Brock Purdy (toe), tight end George Kittle (hamstring) and a collection of their starting receivers.
Warner not already having a Super Bowl ring — or two — by now can be explained in two words: Patrick Mahomes. In two Super Bowls against the 49ers, the 49ers led the Chiefs by 10 points in the fourth quarter. Mahomes rallied the Chiefs to victory in each game.