Overview
- GM John Lynch said Warner’s recovery has surpassed early expectations, leading doctors and staff to reexamine a potential playoff return.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report a conditional chance Warner could dress for the NFC Championship Game or, more likely, Super Bowl LX, though any appearance remains unlikely.
- If cleared, Warner would be limited to brief snaps and an early return could increase the risk of further injury, according to the NFL Network reporting.
- Typical recovery for a fractured, dislocated ankle is four to six months, making the Feb. 8 Super Bowl the earliest realistic target and any earlier game an aggressive timeline.
- San Francisco has clinched a playoff berth and could improve the practicality of a cameo by securing the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye with two wins to close the regular season.