Fred Warner breaks 49ers all-time tackle record in win over Rams

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner surpassed the franchise record for career tackles during a 27-7 season-opening victory against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday. Entering the game with 948 career tackles, Warner eclipsed the previous mark of 950 held by Patrick Willis by the second quarter. He finished the contest with 11 tackles, including five solo stops and six assisted tackles, along with one forced fumble. Warner, currently in his ninth NFL season, previously broke the team record for forced fumbles also held by Willis. The performance marks a return to action for the 29-year-old following an injury-shortened 2025 campaign that saw him sidelined by a fractured ankle. The 49ers opened their season with a conference win as the team navigates early personnel challenges.

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