Fred Warner ruled out for Divisional Round, NFC Championship return remains possible

49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) will not be activated from injured reserve and is officially ruled out for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Seahawks. Despite being a limited participant in practice, Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed encouragement that Warner's return for the NFC Championship Game remains a possibility if the 49ers advance. His absence is significant for the 49ers' defense, which relies heavily on his presence in the middle, a role that will now be filled by Eric Kendricks.