Fred Warner leads drills at 49ers practice; Ricky Pearsall optimistic for game

SANTA CLARA — A few 49ers players are getting healthier as San Francisco heads into its NFC divisional-round clash with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday at Lumen field. Not only did the media get their first glimpse of Fred Warner back in uniform and out on the practice field Wednesday, but Dee Winters also joined the All-Pro for the duo’s positional warmups with linebackers coach Johnny Holland. 54 is BACK at practice pic.twitter.com/M0v1RSoP8P — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) January 14, 2026 When the full linebacking corps continued their warm ups on the sled, Warner led the drill, followed by Winters, Eric Kendricks and then the rest of the group. The 49ers and Warner alike have said they will be careful with the team captain’s return, not planning on him playing if the team advances to the NFC Championship Game.  All-Pro Fred's having fun out there pic.twitter.com/jmuwSGULfk — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) January 14, 2026 The only linebacker missing from practice was Luke Gifford, who remains unable to practice due to a quad injury. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown also missed a second consecutive practice with a...