The 49ers will have their full 53-man roster at their disposal for Sunday’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Linebacker Fred Warner on Wednesday was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list where he’s been since Aug. 31.
When San Francisco cut their roster down they only kept 52 players so they wouldn’t need to make a corresponding roster move once Warner was activated.
Teams don’t announce whether a player contracted COVID-19 or just came into contact with someone who tested positive.
Having Warner back will be key for the 49ers’ defense against a high-octane Arizona Cardinals offense. The 2018 third-round pick has quickly become one of the leaders in San Francisco’s front seven. He calls the defensive plays and fits the mold of the contemporary linebacker thanks to his ability to play against the run and in coverage against running backs, tight ends and wide receivers.
Warner last season led the 49ers with 118 tackles. He also posted 3.0 sacks, nine pass breakups and an interception that he returned 46 yards for a touchdown vs. the Rams.
Getting back Wednesday will allow Warner to get three days of practice in before Sunday’s kickoff and he shouldn’t have any trouble being available against Arizona.
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