San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) had healed up so well that he planned to suit up for the NFC Championship Game, had his team advanced past the NFC Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Fred Warner (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. OG Dominick Puni (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OG Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.

San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadricep) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OL Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DL Keion White (groin, hamstring), OT Trent Williams (hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited participants. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was a full participant.

San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) had his practice window to return from injured reserve opened on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) is unlikely to have his practice window open this week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday, Jan. 11, and the NFC Championship Game remains the earliest possible return date for Warner.

San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) has not been ruled out for the season, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Warner will not be a possible option until the NFC Championship game at the earliest.

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a dislocated and fractured ankle, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. However, a return to the field during the postseason appears unlikely, unless the team reaches the NFC Championship Game or Super Bowl LX, according to multiple sources. Any potential playoff appearance would probably be in spot duty, since an early return could put Warner at risk of further injury.

San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) could be available if the 49ers advance far enough in the playoffs, according to a source. "I think it's a thing that will remain to be seen," general manager John Lynch said. "But I know he's putting his heart and soul and his incredible work ethic to work every single day in an effort to do that."