"San Francisco's defense took a massive blow for the remainder of the 2025 season in Week 6. Veteran LB Fred Warner dislocated his ankle in the first quarter. Warner had to be carted off the field, and his ankle was put in an air cast. That is never a good sign. Fred Warner's teammates were visibly upset when their defensive captain was down. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown immediately took a knee when he saw Warner hurt."
"Brown was emotional after the game, speaking with reporters. He called Fred Warner was like a "big brother" to him. Additionally, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized that everyone on the team is hurting for Fred Warner. Left tackle Trent Williams said Warner was "the heart and soul of this team." Fred Warner, missing the final 11 games of the season, is brutal for San Francisco defensively."
San Francisco entered Week 6 on the road against Tampa Bay with a 4-1 record but lost 30-19, falling to 4-2 and into a four-way NFC West tie. Multiple offensive regulars were unavailable, and the defense suffered a catastrophic loss when All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner dislocated his ankle in the first quarter and was carted off in an air cast. Warner’s season is over, ending his streak of near-perfect availability since 2018. Teammates and coaches reacted emotionally, with Ji’Ayir Brown, Kyle Shanahan, and Trent Williams calling Warner a leader and the team’s heart and soul.
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