Tue Dec 30 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## 49ers Injury Updates: Kittle Eyes Return, Question Marks Surround Williams and Warner

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco 49ers are navigating a series of key injuries as they head into the final stretch of the regular season, with playoff seeding hanging in the balance. ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided updates on the statuses of George Kittle, Trent Williams, and Fred Warner, offering a mixed bag of news for the Niners faithful.

According to Schefter, Kittle is “going to push to come back” for the Saturday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. After sitting out Sunday’s game, the star tight end is expected to test his injury this week with the goal of returning to the field.

The situation surrounding Trent Williams is less clear. The veteran left tackle left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury, and his return is uncertain. Schefter suggested the 49ers would “probably want to see if you can get that bye” to give Williams two weeks to recover. While backup Austen Pleasants performed adequately in Williams’ absence, a Week 18 matchup against tougher defensive ends would be a sterner test.

Perhaps the most discouraging update concerns All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. While General Manager John Lynch indicated Warner had “a shot” at returning this season, Schefter stated that “it is, quote unquote, a long shot that he’ll play this season.” Despite Warner’s impressive work ethic, Schefter compared the situation to Aiden Hutchinson’s recovery last season, which ultimately fell short. A playoff run and continued progress would be necessary for Warner to see the field again.

Adding to the intrigue, 49ers Defensive Coordinator Robert Saleh has stated he is in no rush to be a head coach again.

The 49ers’ playoff fate remains uncertain, as they could still clinch the No. 1 seed and a bye or fall to the No. 7 seed. While the team focuses on the field, Myles Garrett spoke up about wide receiver Jauan Jennings; Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch are content.

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