Dee Winters - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Starts 10 games in second season Winters finished the 2024 season with 44 tackles (26 solo) and four pass breakups across 15 games.

Impact Taken in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Winters didn't make a single start as a rookie but played an elevated role on defense in 2024, starting 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. Winters essentially played an every-down role over the final two weeks, perhaps giving the coaching staff a look at if he can fill that spot over the course of the season should the 49ers be unable to re-sign Dre Greenlaw in free agency.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Appears to be past chest injury Winters (chest) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Winters picked up a chest issue in Sunday's loss to Miami, but his ability to practice in full Thursday suggests that he's not dealing with a major injury. The second-year linebacker didn't appear to be hampered at all against the Dolphins, as he recorded season-high marks with eight tackles and 49 defensive snaps. Winters will likely start opposite Fred Warner on Monday against Detroit with Dre Greenlaw (calf) ruled out for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing chest injury Winters (chest) is considered to be day-to-day with a chest injury heading into Week 17, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Winters appears to have picked up a chest injury in the team's loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, recording eight total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed while playing 49 defensive snaps and 14 snaps on special teams in the contest. The linebacker's status at practice will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Lions in Week 17.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing chest injury Winters (chest) is considered to be day-to-day with a chest injury heading into Week 17, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past neck issue Winters (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Winters tweaked his neck during the 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Rams this past Sunday. The issue wasn't severe enough to limit his practice participation Wednesday, and barring any setbacks, Winters should be able to play against the Dolphins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with neck injury Winters is day-to-day due to a neck issue, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Winters appears to have hurt his neck in some manner during Thursday's Week 15 loss to the Rams. He logged six defensive snaps and 12 special-teams snaps in the loss, finishing with one tackle. Winters' nine percent defensive snap share was his lowest of the campaign, though it's not clear if that was due to the neck issue or more related to Dre Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) making his season debut. Winters had originally been deemed questionable to return early in the first quarter Thursday but returned to the contest before the period ended.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Winters (concussion) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.

Impact Winters suffered a concussion during the team's Week 8 win over the Cowboys but has now cleared the league's concussion protocol. The 24-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Buccaneers where he can contribute on both defense and special teams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Winters (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest with the Cowboys, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Winters suffered a concussion in the third quarter against Dallas, ultimately bringing his night to a premature close. The linebacker's impact is most prevalent on special teams, so his absence doesn't carry a substantial change on defense.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Winters (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest with the Cowboys, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be suiting up Winters (ankle) is active Sunday against the Patriots, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.

Impact Winters missed the first two games of the season with the injury, returning in Week 3 only to aggravate the injury and exit early. However, he's healthy enough again to suit up and will be on the field Sunday against New England.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Winters (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Winters has been dealing with an ankle issue since training camp, which is the likely cause of his exit Sunday. His exit will be a blow to the 49ers' depth at linebacker while he is unable to compete.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle issue Winters (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The second-year pro missed each of the 49ers' first two contests due to an ankle injury, but following Wednesday's full practice, it appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Winters has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of San Francisco's top rotational linebackers.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for return Winters (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.

Impact Winters also missed the team's Week 1 win over the Jets as he continues to work on his recovery from an ankle injury suffered in the team's preseason finale. The second-year pro will now focus his efforts to return in Week 3 against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 1 Winters (ankle) will not play Monday against the Jets, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Winters sustained an ankle injury in the 49ers' preseason finale against the Saints. He was a DNP for all three practices leading up to Week 1, and he'll turn his focus to try and play in Week 2 against the Vikings on Sept. 15.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo MRI Winters will have an MRI this week to determine the severity of his ankle injury, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Winters appears to have picked up the injury during Friday's preseason game against the Raiders, when he recorded three tackles (two solo). Winters has been competing for a bigger role on the 49ers' defense after playing mostly on special teams in 2023.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Winters (undisclosed) will not suit up for Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winters has been dealing with an unspecified injury and will be held out of Sunday's bout. The 2023 sixth-round linebacker played mostly on special teams in his rookie year, finishing with 10 tackles (six solo) and one pass defended over 15 regular-season games.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

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AUGUST 16, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

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