Fred Warner: I'm ready to return whenever 49ers are ready for me to return

The San Francisco 49ers do not expect linebacker Fred Warner to play in the upcoming playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Warner, recovering from a dislocated and fractured right ankle sustained in Week 6, has expressed readiness to return if the 49ers advance to the NFC Championship Game. He mentioned on the Ryen Russillo podcast that he is training hard and participating in full football drills. Warner's return depends on clearance from team medical staff and the 49ers' continued success in the postseason. He was seen doing rehabilitation work, including light sprints, on the practice field, indicating progress in his recovery.