FRED WARNER NEWS

Saints acquire Alexander from 49ers for Alonso, draft pick

The Saints and 49ers have agreed to a trade sending linebacker Kwon Alexander to New Orleans in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round draft choice

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maiocco's Take: Russell Wilson Will See a Different 49ers Pass Rush, But Fred Warner and Robert Saleh Remain Constant NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco previews the Week 8 divisional matchup against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • 49ERS.COM

Seahawks host 49ers in another key NFC West showdown

While running out to the best start in franchise history and becoming the last unbeaten team in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks knew the reality of where they stood wouldn’t come unt...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Do-everything LB Fred Warner helps stead banged-up 49ers D

San Francisco’s secondary has been decimated by injuries

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers get back into groove headed into showdown in Seattle

When the San Francisco 49ers lost back-to-back home games to Philadelphia and Miami it appeared as if the season could be spiraling out of control for the defending NFC champions

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soundtrack of Sunday's game: Tony Romo singing praises of 49ers' Fred Warner Inside linebacker Fred Warner was overlooked in 2019. But that’s changing this season. On Sunday, Warner starred in a national broadcast tha...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

New career high in INTs Warner recorded seven tackles (three solo) and intercepted his second pass of the season in Sunday's 33-6 win over the Patriots.

Impact The 49ers' defense has been ravaged by injuries this season, but they were in vintage 2019 form Sunday, and Warner played a large role in the stellar performance. The 23-year-old leads the team with 57 tackles, and he already set a new career high with two interceptions through seven games. Warner remains a solid IDP option heading into a huge division matchup against Seattle on Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Newton confident he can recover from dismal outing

Patriots quarterback Cam Newton played his worst game of the season in New England's 33-6 loss to the 49ers, completing 9 of 15 passes for a season-low 98 yards and three intercept...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo shines in return to NE; Niners crush Patriots 33-6

Jeff Wilson Jr. rushed for a career-high three touchdowns and 112 yards before leaving the game with an ankle injury and the San Francisco 49ers dominated the New England Patriots...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined by COVID-19 bigger issue for NFL players, coaches

For Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, losing his sense of taste and smell were his worst symptoms

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven tackles on SNF Warner recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Rams.

Impact Warner was unable to occupy the top spot on the tackle sheet for his team this week, as that honor went to Dre Greenlaw who was filling in for Kwon Alexander (ankle). The former is superior tackler, which could cut into Warner's totals while also forcing him (the superior pass-coverage linebacker of the two) to drop back more often. Seven tackles is still a respectable number and fantasy owners will hope he can get back to double-digits against the run-heavy Patriots on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Warner made 11 tackles -- one for a loss -- in Sunday's 43-17 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact For the second time this season, Warner notched double-digit tackles, and he's totaled 44 stops through five games. The 2018 third-rounder's development has been excellent, as he's one of the top coverage linebackers in the league and has been maintaining high tackle counts all year. Warner is on track to top the career-high 124 tackles he posted in 2018, and he needs to be rostered in IDP leagues.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fred Warner on SF 49ers defensive mindset: ‘Next man up’ Linebacker Fred Warner broke down the SF 49ers' defensive mindset on the Jim Rome Show, breaking down the response to the wave of injuries....

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • NINERNOISE.COM

Nabs first interception Warner recorded seven tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 36-9 win over the Giants.

Impact Warner didn't post the gaudy tackle totals we saw over his first two contests, which was due in large part to the 49ers dominating the time of possession game (39:44 to 20:16). The 23-year-old did intercept his first pass of the season, which helped alleviate the below-average tackle total. Expect Warner to be atop the tackle sheet yet again when the Eagles come to town for Sunday Night Football in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and a slew of missing starters on the dreaded MetLife Stadium turf

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Niners, Giants battling injury bug after just two games

The San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants are battling the injury bug after just two games, as well some other scary issues

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers return to NJ to face winless Giants

The banged-up San Francisco 49ers (1-1) will look for their second win at MetLife Stadium in as many weeks when they face the winless Giants

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team in tackles Warner racked up 12 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Jets.

Impact Warner finished with double-digit tackles for the second week in a row, making it clear he's the leader of this talented linebacking corps. Expect the 49ers' Mike linebacker to continue racking up high tackle totals especially with the club losing key members of its defensive line in the victory.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert

Raheem Mostert ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage and Jimmy Garoppolo threw two TD passes before both players sat out the second half with in...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss

The San Francisco 49ers are heading across the country banged up and bitter after blowing a fourth-quarter lead in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heavily involved in Week 1 Warner tallied 10 total tackles and pass defended in Week 1 against the Cardinals.

Impact Warner finished second on the team with double-digit tackles, regularly taking down ball-carriers in the middle of the field. He was also credited with one pass breakup, though he regularly dropped into coverage against Kenyan Drake and also matched up against Larry Fitzgerald. He'll remain a key part of the 49ers' defense in Week 2 against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Warner returns for 49ers; Samuel, Aiyuk remain sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers got one key defensive player back to practice in advance of the season opener but are still waiting to know the status of two of their key receivers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from COVID-19 list Warner was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radioreports.

Impact The 49ers still have some injury concerns on offense, but this was the only lingering issue of import on the defensive side. Warner hasn't missed a start since the Niners made him a third-round pick in 2018, piling up 242 tackles (174 solo), 15 pass defenses, four forced fumbles, three sacks and an interception over 32 games and 2,045 defensive snaps. His three-down role and strong work in pass coverage could lead to a big stat line Week 1 against the uptempo Arizona offense.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel 'Has a Shot' For Week 1, Fred Warner's Availability; John Lynch Provides Player Updates Following Initial Roster Cuts The 49ers general manager addressed the status of several players heading into Week 1, including his contentment with the team's expanded pr...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • 49ERS.COM