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Fred Warner Says He Was Ready for NFC Title Game, Eyes 2026 Return

He is expected to rehab without further procedures toward a full 2026 training camp.

Overview

  • Warner told the St. Brown Podcast he would have played in an NFC Championship matchup against the Rams if San Francisco had advanced.
  • The 49ers opened his 21-day practice window during the postseason, and he logged one full practice in the week of the Divisional Round.
  • San Francisco’s season ended with a 41-6 loss to the Seahawks in the Divisional Round, removing any chance of a late playoff return.
  • The linebacker suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle on Oct. 12, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium and underwent surgery that sidelined him most of the season.
  • Team updates indicate no additional procedures are planned this offseason as Warner focuses on measured rehabilitation for 2026, after expressing frustration that the season felt “taken away.”