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Warner's Playoff Return Hinges on Deep 49ers Run
6 Jan
Summary
- Fred Warner's playoff return depends on 49ers winning multiple games.
- Warner has been sidelined since an ankle injury in Week 6.
- Eric Kendricks will start at linebacker for the wild-card game.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated on Monday that linebacker Fred Warner's return to play during the playoffs is not guaranteed. His availability is directly tied to the team's ability to secure victories and advance through the postseason.
Warner has been inactive since sustaining an ankle injury during the Week 6 game against Tampa Bay. Shanahan clarified that the 29-year-old linebacker would only be considered for a comeback if the 49ers manage to win a few playoff contests.
In Warner's absence, along with Tatum Bethune being out and Dee Winters listed as questionable with an ankle issue, Eric Kendricks is slated to assume the starting linebacker role for San Francisco's wild-card playoff game.
