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49ers linebacker Fred Warner wins new fans as Super Bowl commentator

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Fred Warner #54 after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during the game at Lumen Field on September 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Fred Warner after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during the game at Lumen Field on Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. Steph Chambers Getty Images

Fred Warner may not be giving up his day job any time soon, but according to online fans, the 49ers linebacker has a future in broadcasting.

Warner was a Super Bowl LX commentator as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

He played college football for the Brigham Young University Cougars and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

“Fred Warner on the analysis desk is elite,” read one comment on X.

But others expressed confusion.

“Why is Fred Warner up there?” read another comment on X.

“What is Fred Warner doing here?” read another comment.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off of the field after being injured during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off of the field after being injured during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the game at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Mike Ehrmann Getty Images

Warner, a four-time All-Pro, missed most of the last season with an ankle injury.

This story was originally published February 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM with the headline "49ers linebacker Fred Warner wins new fans as Super Bowl commentator."

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