Fred Warner

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reports that Fred Warner has a chance to make a return late in the playoffs.

Fantasy Impact

The earliest Warner could return is the NFC Championship, which even then would be much earlier than his initial timetable. The 49ers are still in the mix to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC to clinch a bye if they beat the Bears and Seahawks to finish the regular season.

49ers LB Fred Warner will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated and broken right ankle.

Fantasy Impact

Warner was immediately put in an air cast and was carted off the field Sunday. Warner will undergo surgery to repair the injured right ankle and will not return this season, which is a major loss for the 49ers' defense.

49ers LB Fred Warner (leg) was carted off the field Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Warner was injured making a tackle and was immediately in pain with players signaling for the training staff. His right leg was put in an air cast as he was carted off the field. This is a massive blow to the 49ers' defense that could be without Warner for the foreseeable future.

Fred Warner watched from the sideline at practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Warner recently signed his three-year extension with the 49ers. There should not be any huge concerns for his status moving forward.

The 49ers and All-Pro LB Fred Warner have agreed to terms on a new three-year contract extension worth $63 million.

Fantasy Impact

San Francisco retains Warner just a few days after also handing Brock Purdy his contract extension. Warner will remain with the 49ers for at least three more seasons as one of the top linebackers in the NFL.