SF Fred Warner
NFL player. Position: Linebacker. Team: SF.
Quick Facts
- Position: Linebacker
- Team: SF (San Francisco 49ers)
2026 Outlook
Fred Warner is a centerpiece of the 49ers' defense and part of their elite defensive trio with Nick Bosa and Deommodore Lenoir, ranking seventh overall in the NFL. However, he missed most of the 2025 season due to a broken ankle sustained in October, and his return timeline remains a critical factor for the defense. Before the injury, Warner was playing at an elite level and was in contention for Defensive Player of the Year. At 28 years old, Warner's health and recovery from the ankle injury will determine whether he can return to that pre-injury form. (per 49ers defensive trio ranks among NFL's best despite major injuries)
Role / Depth Chart
Linebacker. Starting linebacker for the 49ers defense.
Injury Status
Broken ankle (October 2025). Playing at elite level before the injury. Recovery status critical for 2026 season.
Recent News
- 2026-03-03 — Five trade predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason (Five trade predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason)
- 2026-04-26 — 2026 NFL Draft Day 3 grades, picks: Every selection in Rounds 4-7 (2026 NFL Draft Day 3 grades, picks: Every selection in Rounds 4-7)
- 2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season (2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season)
- 2026-04-17 — 2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps (2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps)
- 2026-06-14 — Niners FB Kyle Juszczyk: 'If people want to forget about us, that's fantastic' (Niners FB Kyle Juszczyk: 'If people want to forget about us, that's fantastic')
- 2026-04-03 — 2026 NFL draft: Every first-round grade prospect, plus comps (2026 NFL draft: Every first-round grade prospect, plus comps)
- 2026-04-07 — NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
- 2026-04-29 — Dallas Cowboys roster needs following the 2026 NFL Draft (Dallas Cowboys roster needs following the 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
- 2026-06-09 — 49ers defensive trio ranks among NFL's best despite major injuries (49ers defensive trio ranks among NFL's best despite major injuries)