"It can't be understated how great it is to have George. Quarterback Brock Purdy also is returning to practice in a limited fashion for the first time in two weeks, since aggravating his Week 1 toe injury in a Sept. 28 loss to Jacksonville. Those are encouraging strides on a team that was understandably crestfallen Sunday, when Warner dislocated and fractured his right ankle, which was surgically repaired Tuesday at Stanford Hospital."
"Now it's time the 49ers, more than any other injury this painful season, to switch from a grieving unit to a galvanized force. Their Wednesday morning team meeting did not ignore Warner's impact, however. His exit is different, seeing how he ran the show on defense as an All-Pro linebacker and rallied the 49ers' huddles before every practice and game."
George Kittle practiced Wednesday for the first time since a reported hamstring pull in the season-opening win at Seattle and could provide leadership after Fred Warner's season-ending ankle injury. Jake Tonges praised Kittle's expected leadership and presence as a morale booster. Quarterback Brock Purdy returned to limited practice for the first time in two weeks after aggravating a Week 1 toe injury. Warner dislocated and fractured his right ankle and underwent surgery at Stanford Hospital. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the team addressed Warner's impact and focused on handling the setback, urging a switch from grieving to a galvanized unit.
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