Overview
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Warner will participate in walk-through work this week after the team formally opened his injured reserve practice window.
- Shanahan characterized Warner’s chances to play in the Divisional Round at Seattle as not very high, citing the short week and pending medical clearance.
- Opening the window gives San Francisco three weeks to evaluate Warner before deciding whether to activate him for game action.
- Warner has progressed to on-field running and drills after surgery for a dislocated and fractured right ankle suffered Oct. 12 at Tampa Bay.
- Insiders have suggested a potential NFC Championship return if the 49ers advance, but Shanahan stressed that clearance hinges on passing required protocols.