Warner (ankle) said Tuesday that he's confident he would have been able to play in the NFC Championship Game this weekend had the 49ers beaten the Seahawks in the divisional round, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner added that he doesn't need any follow-up surgeries on his ankle and will continue to rehab at a slower pace now that San Francisco has been eliminated from the playoffs. Prior to breaking and dislocating his ankle in the 49ers' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, the BYU product tallied 51 total tackles, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles across 329 defensive snaps. Once Warner returns to full health, he's expected to remain one of the league's premier off-ball linebackers ahead of the 2026 season.

Warner (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner was cleared to return to practice Tuesday and was a limited participant in all three sessions this past week. He isn't quite ready to be activated from injured reserve, though head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Thursday that he is "confident" that Warner would be cleared to play in the NFC Championship Game if the 49ers were to win Saturday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic.

Warner (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner is not expected to return by Saturday for the Divisional Round against the Seahawks, but his activity at practice is an encouraging sign for his future availability if the 49ers manage to advance. With that said, per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com, Warner said Wednesday that "we're taking it day by day," suggesting there is an outside chance he could play Saturday. For now, Garret Wallow and veteran Eric Kendricks remain San Francisco's top healthy options at linebacker.

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Warner (ankle) will be designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday in order to participate in walk-throughs, with the hope that he could return for the NFC Championship Game if the 49ers advance that far in the postseason, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner will officially have his practice window open Tuesday, though Shanahan's comments echo an earlier report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network which indicated that the star linebacker is not expected to take part in on-field sessions in advance of Saturday's divisional-round matchup in Seattle. Should San Francisco defeat the Seahawks on Saturday, however, Warner could be a candidate to practice and return for the team's following playoff matchup. Warner is recovering from a dislocated and fractured right ankle suffered Week 6, and Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports that he was officially listed as limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.

Warner (ankle) is not expected to return to practice this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner has been sidelined since suffering a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6, and there has been some hope that he could make his return to action in the postseason. The 49ers knocked off the Eagles 23-19 in the wild-card round Sunday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said following the game that it's "not likely" that Warner's practice window will open this week prior to the team's matchup with the Seahawks in the NFC divisional round. The linebacker's next shot to play would come in the NFC Championship Game, if San Francisco is able to advance.

Warner (ankle) was seen sprinting on the side during Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner has been on injured reserve since hurting his ankle in Week 6 and has already been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Eagles, but he's progressing in his recovery, and Barrows speculates that Warner could be an option to return as soon as the NFC divisional round if the 49ers advance. Getting the four-time Pro Bowler back would be a huge boost to a 49ers defense that has been decimated by injuries at linebacker. Tatum Bethune (groin) and Nick Martin (concussion) are on IR alongside Warner, while Dee Winters (ankle) and Luke Gifford (quadriceps) are uncertain to be available against the Eagles.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Warner (ankle - IR) can return in the playoffs, but only if the team makes a deep playoff run, Matt Barrows reports.

EDGE Analysis

Warner has not played since suffering an ankle injury in Week 6 against Tampa Bay, and isn't ready to return for the start of the playoffs. When asked about the star linebacker, Shanahan said the team would have to win a few playoff games before thinking about a possible comeback for the 29-year-old. With Warner and Tatum Bethune (groin) both out, and Dee Winters (ankle) listed as questionable, Eric Kendricks is in line to start at linebacker for San Francisco in the wild-card round.

Warner (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and could be a candidate to return to action if the 49ers make a deep playoff run, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

EDGE Analysis

Warner was assigned a preliminary recovery timetable of four-to-six months upon undergoing surgery Oct. 14 to repair his dislocated and fractured right ankle, but he's reportedly ahead of schedule to the extent that an appearance in the NFC Championship Game and/or Super Bowl LX wouldn't be off the table, should the 49ers advance that far in the postseason. Per Rapoport and Garafolo, however, such an appearance on Warner's part remains unlikely, and he'd be expected to play on a snap count in any case. Still, it's encouraging that Warner's recovery progress has proceeded so well, and even if he doesn't make another appearance this season, expectations are that Warner will be in 100 percent form to begin the 2025 campaign.

The 49ers placed Warner (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Warner underwent surgery to address the right dislocated and fractured ankle that he sustained during the 49ers' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers. He'll be sidelined for the rest of the season, so the veteran linebacker will focus on his rehab and recovery while working toward being fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign. Tatum Bethune is in line to take over starting duties at linebacker in Warner's absence.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Warner (ankle) has undergone successful surgery to address the right dislocated and fractured ankle he suffered Week 6, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shanahan declined to estimate a timetable for Warner's return or to say whether he could have a chance to return if the 49ers earn a playoff berth. Warner's injury is generally considered season-ending, especially if it requires a follow-up procedure, with Dr. Eric Giza, chief of orthopedic foot and ankle surgery at UC Davis, noting that "unless the 49ers go to the Super Bowl, [Warner] is probably out for the season." Tatum Bethune impressed in Warner's stead in Week 6 and figures to draw a start versus Atlanta on Sunday, but San Francisco's defense now faces the task of replacing its two top playmakers since Nick Bosa (knee) is also out for the year.