Winters finished the 2024 season with 44 tackles (26 solo) and four pass breakups across 15 games. Taken in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Winters didn't make a single start as a rookie but played an elevated role on defense in 2024, starting 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. Winters essentially played an every-down role over the final two weeks, perhaps giving the coaching staff a look at if he can fill that spot over the course of the season should the 49ers be unable to re-sign Dre Greenlaw in free agency.
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Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
10/17/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 227 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 6; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Brenham, TX, USA
Position
LB
College
TCU
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Winters finished the 2024 season with 44 tackles (26 solo) and four pass breakups across 15 games. Taken in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Winters didn't make a single start as a rookie but played an elevated role on defense in 2024, starting 10 of the 15 games in which he appeared. Winters essentially played an every-down role over the final two weeks, perhaps giving the coaching staff a look at if he can fill that spot over the course of the season should the 49ers be unable to re-sign Dre Greenlaw in free agency.
Winters (chest) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Winters picked up a chest issue in Sunday's loss to Miami, but his ability to practice in full Thursday suggests that he's not dealing with a major injury. The second-year linebacker didn't appear to be hampered at all against the Dolphins, as he recorded season-high marks with eight tackles and 49 defensive snaps. Winters will likely start opposite Fred Warner on Monday against Detroit, with Dre Greenlaw (calf) ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Winters (chest) is considered to be day-to-day with a chest injury heading into Week 17, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Winters appears to have picked up a chest injury in the team's loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, recording eight total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed while playing 49 defensive snaps and 14 snaps on special teams in the contest. The linebacker's status at practice will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Lions in Week 17.
Winters (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Winters tweaked his neck during the 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Rams this past Sunday. The issue wasn't severe enough to limit his practice participation Wednesday, and barring any setbacks, Winters should be able to play against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Winters is day-to-day due to a neck issue, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports. Winters appears to have hurt his neck in some manner during Thursday's Week 15 loss to the Rams. He logged six defensive snaps and 12 special-teams snaps in the loss, finishing with one tackle. Winters' nine percent defensive snap share was his lowest of the campaign, though it's not clear if that was due to the neck issue or more related to Dre Greenlaw (Achilles/knee) making his season debut. Winters had originally been deemed questionable to return early in the first quarter Thursday but re-entered the contest before the period ended.
Winters (concussion) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports. Winters suffered a concussion during the team's Week 8 win over the Cowboys but has now cleared the league's concussion protocol. The 24-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Buccaneers where he can contribute on both defense and special teams.
Winters (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's contest with the Cowboys, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports. Winters suffered a concussion in the third quarter against Dallas, ultimately bringing his night to a premature close. The linebacker's impact is most prevalent on special teams, so his absence doesn't carry a substantial change on defense.
Winters (ankle) is active Sunday against the Patriots, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports. Winters missed the first two games of the season with the injury, returning in Week 3 only to aggravate the injury and exit early. However, he's healthy enough again to suit up and will be on the field Sunday against New England.
Winters (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Winters has been dealing with an ankle issue since training camp, which is the likely cause of his exit Sunday. His exit will be a blow to the 49ers' depth at linebacker while he is unable to compete.