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49ers Star Linebacker Fred Warner Suffers Gruesome Ankle Injury
12 Oct
Summary
- 49ers linebacker Fred Warner carted off field with severe ankle injury
- Entire 49ers sideline came onto field to check on Warner
- 49ers already missing key players like Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle
On October 12, 2025, the San Francisco 49ers suffered a major setback when their star linebacker Fred Warner was carted off the field with a severe ankle injury during the first quarter of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 28-year-old Warner, a four-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, had his right ankle appear to turn sideways after a couple of players fell into him at the end of a play. The entire 49ers sideline immediately came onto the field to check on their defensive anchor, who was then taken off the field wearing an air cast on his ankle.
The 49ers were already dealing with a slew of injuries, missing key players like quarterback Brock Purdy, edge rusher Nick Bosa, and All-Pro tight end George Kittle. Despite these absences, the Niners had managed to start the season 4-1 and were leading the NFC West heading into Week 6. However, the loss of Warner, one of the team's most valuable defensive players, is a significant blow as they look to maintain their position atop the division.
