A new injury update from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo leaves the door open for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to return from injury this season. But when could that happen?

As the San Francisco 49ers take on the Chicago Bears in Sunday's clash of two top teams in the NFC, the former has been without a key player in linebacker Fred Warner, suffering from a significant ankle injury. With the talk of Warner returning to the 49ers in the playoffs, the latest reporting gives more insight into that being a possibility.

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According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the 49ers could be getting linebacker Fred Warner back in the playoffs. Specifically, a cameo in the NFC Championship game or Super Bowl could be in the cards for Warner.

The move would be to give him a bit of a front-loaded extension. Williams would get a raise and would get cash immediately due to the signing bonus. He would also be signed for 2026 and 2027. Yes, it puts the 49ers on the books for a potential 39-year old left tackle, but it drops the 2026 cap hit down significantly.

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The Bears' defense will have their hands full against Brock Purdy and the 49ers, who've totaled 85 points over the last two weeks. All-world running back Christian McCaffrey already has over 1,000 rushing yards (1,039) and is tracking to surpass 1,000 receiving yards, too. He enters Week 17 with 849 yards and seven touchdowns as a receiver.

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WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals but likely won't have his full load of snaps, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) should be good to go Sunday against the Steelers,