The San Francisco 49ers suffered a huge blow to their defense a few weeks ago when Fred Warner was ruled out with a season-ending ankle injury.

It was a crushing blow, given that the 49ers had already lost defensive end Nick Bosa for the season, as San Francisco was hoping to have its stars bridge the gap with its young, developing players.

Since Warner’s injury, the 49ers’ defense has really struggled, including giving up 42 points last weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. Still, they elected not to add any major pieces at the trade deadline, instead looking to continue developing their young core amid a playoff push.

Warner has long been the heart and soul of the 49ers defense, both on and off the field. His energy has always been infectious, and his style of play is so unique and im

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