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49ers Face Injury Crisis; Eye Trade for Quincy Williams

10/15/2025

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The San Francisco 49ers lost star linebacker Fred Warner to a season-ending ankle injury and edge rusher Nick Bosa to a torn ACL.
The team remains competitive at 4-2.
Analysts suggest the 49ers may pursue replacements, notably New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, who has history with the 49ers' defensive coordinator.
Shanahan has downplayed aggressive trades, focusing on long-term solutions as the trade deadline nears.

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Story summary

The San Francisco 49ers lost star linebacker Fred Warner to a season-ending ankle injury and edge rusher Nick Bosa to a torn ACL.
The team remains competitive at 4-2.
Analysts suggest the 49ers may pursue replacements, notably New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, who has history with the 49ers' defensive coordinator.
Shanahan has downplayed aggressive trades, focusing on long-term solutions as the trade deadline nears.