Overview
- FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reported that Warner has exceeded rehab benchmarks and could play if the 49ers make the NFC Championship Game.
- Shanahan said a return is too far off right now, characterizing it as a possibility tied to a potential third playoff game.
- Warner was observed doing light running on the side during Thursday's practice, offering a visible sign of progress.
- The four-time All-Pro has been out since Week 6 with a dislocated and reportedly fractured right ankle after initial expectations of a season-ending injury.
- San Francisco enters the postseason as the NFC No. 6 seed, visiting the Eagles on Sunday and needing two wins to reach the conference title round.