Is Fred Warner playing tonight? 49ers' linebacker gets injury return update from Kyle Shanahan

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The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injury troubles all season.

That includes to star linebacker Fred Warner.

Despite that, the 'Niners have found their way to the NFC Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.

George Kittle is out for the season. But what about Warner?

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Is Fred Warner playing tonight?

No, Fred Warner isn't playing Saturday night against the Seahawks for the 49ers.

Warner returned to practice this week in a limited capacity.

He fractured and dislocated his ankle on Oct. 12.

The 49ers held Warner out of Thursday's practice after two limited sessions, though, and they then ruled him out for Saturday.

"Yes, I do feel confident in that," Shanahan said of Warner's return if San Francisco reaches the NFC Championship Game. "We'll see if it works out."

If the 49ers win, it'll be eight days until the NFC Championship Game, which is on Sunday, Jan. 25.

The 49ers would certainly love to get Warner back if they can, but they'll have to win at least one more game without him.