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Fred Warner Sheds Boot, Begins Walking in Post-Surgery Rehab

Team timelines point to a 2026 return rather than a playoff cameo.

Overview

  • Warner said on his podcast he is a little over five weeks post-op and removed his boot on Nov. 25.
  • He has started underwater treadmill sessions, marking his first walking on the injured ankle since surgery.
  • The linebacker suffered a dislocated and fractured ankle in Week 6 against the Buccaneers.
  • The 49ers expect him to miss the remainder of the 2025 season with recovery geared toward the 2026 offseason.
  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan said a playoff return this season does not seem realistic as the defense has slipped to a tie for 22nd in yards allowed.