Fred Warner drops major hint about postseason return; Nick Bosa update after Bears game

Fred Warner might be thinking of making a surprise return to help the San Francisco 49ers in their playoff games

Published on: Dec 29, 2025, 07:28:16 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Fred Warner might be thinking of making a surprise return to help the San Francisco 49ers in their playoff games. The veteran linebacker is currently recovering from a dislocated and fractured ankle and has been out for weeks. However, a positive update came in just yesterday.

San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner watches the team's warm-up (AP)

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported that Warner is ahead of schedule in his recovery and has a chance to make it to the NFC Championship Game or the Super Bowl if the Niners get there.

Warner confirmed Rapoport's reporting. “I got a chance. That’s the plan. We’re gonna take this thing one day at a time. We’re on the right track,” he said.

"Sources informed of Warner's situation say there is a chance that Warner's rehab could be going well enough for him to make a cameo in the NFC Championship Game if San Francisco is a participant or more likely Super Bowl LX, should it win the conference title," Rapoport and Garafolo reported. "And even then, it would likely be in spot duty. Any early return might put him at risk of further injury."

Will Nick Bosa return this season?

No. Bosa will surely miss the rest of the season. He tore his ACL, which typically requires a nine-month recovery period. This means that he could be back by June.

San Francisco 49ers depth chart

Offense

WR: Jauan Jennings (1st), Demarcus Robinson (2nd)

LT: Trent Williams (1st)

LG: Spencer Burford (1st), Connor Colby (2nd)

C: Jake Brendel (1st), Matt Hennessy (2nd)

RG: Dominick Puni (1st)

RT: Colton McKivitz (1st), Austen Pleasants (2nd)

TE: George Kittle (1st), Luke Farrell (2nd), Jake Tonges (3rd)

WR: Ricky Pearsall (1st), Kendrick Bourne (2nd), Skyy Moore (3rd), Jordan Watkins (4th)

RB: Christian McCaffrey (1st), Brian Robinson Jr. (2nd), Isaac Guerendo (3rd), Jordan James (4th)

FB: Kyle Juszczyk (1st)

QB: Brock Purdy (1st), Mac Jones (2nd)

Defense

LDE: Bryce Huff (1st), Clelin Ferrell (2nd), Robert Beal Jr. (3rd)

LDT: Kalia Davis (1st), Kevin Givens (2nd)

RDT: Jordan Elliott (1st), Alfred Collins (2nd), C.J. West (3rd)

RDE: Sam Okuayinonu (1st), Keion White (2nd)

SAM: Luke Gifford (1st), Garret Wallow (2nd)

MIKE: Tatum Bethune (1st), Curtis Robinson (2nd)

WILL: Dee Winters (1st), Nick Martin (2nd)

LCB: Renardo Green (1st), Chase Lucas (2nd)

RCB: Deommodore Lenoir (1st), Darrell Luter Jr. (2nd)

NB: Upton Stout (1st)

FS: Ji’Ayir Brown (1st), Marques Sigle (2nd), Siran Neal (3rd)

SS: Malik Mustapha (1st), Jason Pinnock (2nd)

Special Teams

P: Thomas Morstead (1st)

K: Eddy Piñeiro (1st)

H: Thomas Morstead (1st)

PR: Skyy Moore (1st), Jordan Watkins (2nd)

KOR: Skyy Moore (1st), Brian Robinson Jr. (2nd), Isaac Guerendo (3rd)

LS: Jon Weeks (1st)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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