The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers have been plagued by numerous injuries this season.
Quarterback Brock Purdy missed a game due to a shoulder injury, while Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey also suffered significant injuries. Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel have also had their playing time affected by injuries.
Fred Warner has been a consistent performer for the team this season, despite battling an ankle injury since late September.
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Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levis Stadium. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)
Warner mentioned he picked up the ankle injury during a game against the New England Patriots and has been managing it throughout the season.
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“It’s something I deal with every game,” Warner said. “I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it’s not an excuse. It’s just what it is. That’s the NFL. You’re not going to be healthy. You’ve got to go out there, you’ve got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week.”
FILE – In this May 25, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner reaches for ball during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, FIle)
Warner has only been listed as a limited participant in practice once since the injury. Despite the setback, he has been playing well with 84 tackles and two interceptions this season.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) celebrates after the 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Warner expressed his willingness to play through the pain and acknowledged the slim chance of the injury healing while he continues to compete.
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San Francisco has faced consecutive losses and will face the Buffalo Bills next on Dec. 1.
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