"SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO) -- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Tuesday that the team is opening up linebacker Fred Warner's practice window in hopes he can make a comeback for the playoffs. Warner dislocated his ankle in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wasn't expected to come back this season. The team hopes Warner will be well enough to play in the NFC Championship if the 49ers were to make it to that game."
"Shanahan also announced that tight end George Kittle, who ruptured his Achilles during Sunday's game against the Eagles, will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday. Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story. Copyright © 2026 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved."
The San Francisco 49ers opened linebacker Fred Warner's practice window to pursue a possible playoff return despite his Week 6 ankle dislocation. Warner suffered the dislocation against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was originally not expected to return this season. The team hopes Warner could be healthy enough to play in the NFC Championship if the 49ers advance that far. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also confirmed that tight end George Kittle ruptured his Achilles during Sunday's game against the Eagles. Kittle is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday. ABC7 News is tracking further developments.
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