US EditionHow Injured 49ers Star Fred Warner Could Rejoin Team in the Playoffs
Fred Warner begins limited practice after ankle surgery, giving the 49ers three weeks to assess his readiness for the NFC Championship or later playoff games.
- On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers opened Fred Warner's 21-day practice window, giving the team three weeks to evaluate his postseason activation.
- Linebacker Fred Warner sustained a fractured and dislocated right ankle on Oct. 12, underwent surgery on Oct. 14, and has been on Injured Reserve since mid-October, missing 12 regular-season games.
- The 49ers medical staff requires practices to be walk-through sessions with no full-speed action, and final clearance depends on passing baseline tests including sprinting and jumping, with no media access on Tuesday.
- Because Tuesday was 26 days from the Super Bowl, opening the 21-day practice window times it to end near the season's close, and Warner could be available for the NFC Championship Game if San Francisco wins.
- Warner, a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler with 947 career tackles, has posted Instagram rehab footage and ran side-field drills after missing the Jan. 3 game for his daughter's birth.
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How injured 49ers star Fred Warner could rejoin team in the playoffs
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49ers open practice window for Fred Warner, eyeing his return for NFC title game
The San Francisco 49ers are opening the practice window for linebacker Fred Warner, hoping he can return if they reach the NFC title game.
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49ers open Fred Warner’s practice window in hopes of playoff comeback
SANTA CLARA – Linebacker Fred Warner, three months since ankle surgery will resume practicing with the 49ers today, in the hopes he can suit up in the NFC Championship Game should they upset No. 1 Seattle on Saturday night. “We’re opening his window so he can do some stuff,” coach Kyle Shanahan announced Tuesday. “But we’re not doing much, so he’ll walk-through out there with us today and things like that. We’re hoping he can be ready for next w…
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