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History Made: Warner Becomes 49ers All-Time Tackle Leader
19 Sep
Summary
- Fred Warner surpassed Patrick Willis for the franchise's all-time tackle record.
- Warner achieved 958 tackles, exceeding Willis' previous record of 950.
- Willis expressed his congratulations and respect for Warner's achievement.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner made franchise history during Week 1 of the current season by becoming the team's all-time leader in tackles. Warner surpassed Patrick Willis, with 958 career tackles compared to Willis' 950. This milestone was achieved in the season opener in Australia. Willis, the former record holder, shared his thoughts on KNBR, stating that while setting records is great, they are meant to be broken. He congratulated Warner via text and in person after practice. Both Warner and Willis are considered legendary figures among 49ers linebackers. The franchise is highlighted as fortunate to have had such influential players consecutively. Warner, at 29 years old, is building a strong Hall of Fame case and is expected to break more records. This achievement also points to the current era's strength, with players like Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey also setting franchise records.
