The 49ers’ defense was dealt another crippling blow on Sunday when Fred Warner suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle . His recovery process will begin soon.

Warner is scheduled to undergo surgery, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay area notes . When speaking about the injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan added he expects the four-time Pro Bowler to return to on-field activities at some point during the offseason. While a more definitive timeline will depend on the success of the procedure, the 49ers will move forward without one of their most important contributors for the rest of the season.

Over the course of his career (all of which has taken place with San Francisco), Warner has served as a full-time starter and a consistent high-end performer. The four-time All-Pro recorded be

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