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49ers Stars Bosa and Warner Won't Return This Year
25 Nov
Summary
- Nick Bosa's ACL tear will sideline him for the remainder of the 2025 season.
- Fred Warner's ankle injury is season-ending, requiring extensive recovery.
- Both players are expected to be healthy for the 2026 season's start.
The San Francisco 49ers will be without two of their defensive cornerstones, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, for the remainder of the 2025 season. Both players have been placed on injured reserve due to significant injuries that will require extensive rehabilitation. This devastating news impacts the team's immediate and long-term outlook.
Edge rusher Nick Bosa sustained a torn ACL in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. While the recovery timeline for such an injury is typically around nine months, head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Bosa's tear was exceptionally clean, suggesting a smoother recovery process. He is anticipated to be fully prepared for the start of the 2026 NFL season.
Linebacker Fred Warner also faces a season-ending injury, having suffered a dislocated and broken ankle in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shanahan noted that Warner's recovery is expected to take approximately three months. While he would not commit to an exact timeline, the coach expressed confidence that Warner would be ready for offseason workouts and well before the 2026 season begins.
