The 49ers on Monday announced that linebacker Fred Warner was headed for the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Warner is the third 49ers player to go on the list since camp started. Running back Jeff Wilson Jr. and wide receiver Richie James both landed on the list early in camp. Warner did not practice for the 49ers on Sunday.
Teams aren’t allowed to disclose whether a player tested positive for COVID-19, but players can go on the list whether they test positive or come in contact with someone who tested positive.
Warner doesn’t count against the 80-man roster while he’s on the COVID-19 list. He’ll be allowed to return once he’s deemed healthy enough to play. San Francisco’s season opener is set for Sept. 13 at home against the Arizona Cardinals.
The 49ers selected Warner in the third round of the 2018 draft. He quickly earned the starting Mike linebacker spot and hasn’t missed a game during his two seasons. He’s become one of the key figures in a very good 49ers front-seven.
Last season, Warner racked up 118 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3.0. sacks, 9 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles and an interception which he returned for a touchdown.
