Fred Warner Eyes Surprise Return for 49ers

San Francisco opened the linebacker’s practice window earlier than expected as he pushes to return from a fractured ankle.

Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sept.21, 2025. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner could return for the Niners’ matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.

Warner dislocated and fractured his ankle in Week 6. He was not expected to come back until later in the postseason, but the Niners opened his practice window, and he said Wednesday that he is laser-focused on potentially returning to the field this weekend.