Fred Warner Excited About Reunion With Robert Saleh
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner expressed his enthusiasm about the team's hiring of ex-New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando. "It means a lot," said Warner. "Obviously, coach Saleh has been amazing for us...So it will be interesting, being the old guy now, myself, being with him again. It's going to be fun, though." The All-Pro also noted that he believes the unit can return to its dominant ways. 2024 was a strange season for the 49ers; the same can be said for Saleh. However, his Jets allowed the fewest passing yards per game from 2022-2023 (178.9), and New York's defense was noticeably worse off after his departure this past season. Despite finishing 2024 eighth in yards per game allowed (317.4), the 49ers gave up 25.6 points per game (29th). San Francisco will likely bounce back as a team next season, and they've already started on the right foot defensively.
Fred Warner Limited In Tuesday's Walk-Through Practice
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) was designated a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. The 49ers travel to Seattle for Thursday Night Football and haven't held a full practice this week. Warner practiced just once last week, and he dealt with this same ankle injury and still played. The expectation is that Warner will be active for the divisional tilt. The 49ers' defense is banged up, the most notable of which is Talanoa Hufanga (wrist), who will miss a few weeks. Warner is the linebacker with the best odds to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Fred Warner Estimated As Limited To Begin Week 6 Prep
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. The star defender has been dealing with a lingering ankle issue over the last couple of weeks. While it hasn't caused him to miss a game yet, it has kept him on the injury report and impacted his practice participation. Fortunately, the fact that he's listed as limited with three days until Thursday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks is a good sign. Warner is trending in the right direction and should be able to suit up in Week 6, barring a setback. He'll look to build on an impressive campaign that has included 39 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, one touchdown, and one sack.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. However, the expectation entering gameday was that Warner would be able to play. Indeed, he'll suit up ahead of a divisional battle at home. Warner has been phenomenal as always, contributing 27 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, one sack, and one touchdown through four games. He remains a top option in IDP fantasy leagues.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Warner suffered the injury during last week's win over the New England Patriots, but it shouldn't impact his availability for this week against the Cardinals, an NFC West foe. The 27-year-old remains one of the NFL's best defenders, registering 27 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, one sack, and one touchdown through just four games so far. He's a top option in all IDP fantasy leagues.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is listed as questionable to play this Sunday in Week 5 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Warner injured his ankle in the Week 4 win over the New England Patriots and is now up in the air to play this weekend. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being limited on Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up. The 49ers' defense/special teams unit should still be considered a must-start against Arizona in Week 5, but Warner being on the field would certainly give them much more upside. He is a must-start linebacker in IDP fantasy leagues whenever he's active. The 27-year-old three-time Pro Bowler is a tackle machine with 100-plus combined tackles in all six of his NFL seasons. Through four games this year, he already has 27 tackles (17 solo), a sack, two interceptions (one for a TD) and three forced fumbles.
Fred Warner Questionable, Jordan Elliott Ruled Out In Week 4
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's meeting with the Patriots. The 27-year-old has had an excellent game so far, totaling seven tackles. He also had an interception that he ran back for a touchdown. While the Niners have a comfortable lead at the moment, losing Warner wouldn't be an ideal scenario for a team that's struggled this season. In addition, Jordan Elliott (knee) was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Fred Warner A Middle Tier IDP Linebacker In Week 14
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner ranks as the No. 17 IDP LB in Week 14 in RotoBaller's IDP rankings, as Warner goes up against the Seattle Seahawks. While Warner is one of the most talented linebackers in the league, his IDP production is hit or miss. He relies on tackles more than impact plays to make the bulk of his scoring, and his tackle production can fluctuate from as low as four, as it did last week, to as high as 13. His high-end is not as high as other top linebackers such as Foyesade Oluokun. While there is a lot of variability in linebacker production, the Seahawks do not provide an ideal matchup for linebacker production. They rank as only the 22nd-most favorable matchup in terms of average points allowed to LBs. Warner should be started in leagues that use two or more starting linebackers, but he can be benched in single-LB IDP leagues.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) posted on his Twitter account that he's confident he'll be ready for the Divisional Round game against the Green Bay Packers this weekend. Warner went down in the fourth quarter of the wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with a non-contact injury and never returned to the game. We'll keep a close eye on the 25-year-old's practice participation this week leading up to the game against the Packers. The 49ers will definitely need the star linebacker to help try and slow down Green Bay's offense, especially if All-Pro pass-rusher Nick Bosa (concussion) cannot play. Warner had a career-high 137 tackles (79 solo), seven tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries and half a sack in 16 regular season games for San Fran.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (hamstring) suffered a hamstring strain in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings and will miss Week 13 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 25-year-old's absence will be a big loss in the middle of the Niners defense, and San Fran could also be without linebacker Dre Greenlaw (abdomen) after he just returned from Injured Reserve. Warner ranks as the No. 26 IDP linebacker through 12 weeks of the season with 55 tackles, two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played. Fantasy managers in IDP setups will need to look elsewhere if they've been rolling with Warner in starting lineups.
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