SF Fred Warner
NFL player. Position: Linebacker. Team: SF.
Quick Facts
- Position: Linebacker
- Team: SF (San Francisco 49ers)
2026 Outlook
Fred Warner is a centerpiece of the 49ers' defense and part of their elite defensive trio with Nick Bosa and Deommodore Lenoir, ranking seventh overall in the NFL. However, he missed most of the 2025 season due to a broken ankle sustained in October, and his return timeline remains a critical factor for the defense. Before the injury, Warner was playing at an elite level and was in contention for Defensive Player of the Year. At 28 years old, Warner's health and recovery from the ankle injury will determine whether he can return to that pre-injury form. (per 49ers defensive trio ranks among NFL's best despite major injuries)
Role / Depth Chart
Linebacker. Starting linebacker for the 49ers defense.
Injury Status
Broken ankle (October 2025). Playing at elite level before the injury. Recovery status critical for 2026 season.
Recent News
- 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams (2026 NFL training camp report dates, joint practices, top storyline for all 32 teams)
- 2026-06-08 — 49ers defensive trio ranks among NFL's best despite major injuries (49ers defensive trio ranks among NFL's best despite major injuries)
- 2026-02-25 — John Lynch shares encouraging injury recovery updates on Nick Bosa, 49ers stars (John Lynch shares encouraging injury recovery updates on Nick Bosa, 49ers stars)
- 2026-04-25 — George Kittle Injury Rehab, Return Timeline Updated by 49ers' John Lynch After... (George Kittle Injury Rehab, Return Timeline Updated by 49ers' John Lynch After...)
- 2026-05-18 — Patrick Mahomes' early CPOY odds are exactly what Chiefs fans want to see (Patrick Mahomes' early CPOY odds are exactly what Chiefs fans want to see)
- 2026-02-25 — 49ers Share Expected Recovery Timeline for Nick Bosa Injury Amid Combine Update (49ers Share Expected Recovery Timeline for Nick Bosa Injury Amid Combine Update)
- 2026-04-27 — A closer look at the Washington Commanders’ roster after the NFL Draft (A closer look at the Washington Commanders’ roster after the NFL Draft)
- 2026-03-04 — 2026 NFL free agency: Top players, predictions, sleepers (2026 NFL free agency: Top players, predictions, sleepers)
- 2026-04-07 — NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
- 2026-04-13 — 2026 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks & Predictions (2026 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks & Predictions)