Dee Winters - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Dee Winters' 40-Yard Dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine San Francisco 49ers sixth-round draft pick, TCU linebacker Dee Winters, runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

FEBRUARY 20 • 49ERS.COM

Racks up 101 tackles as starter Winters recorded 101 tackles (67 solo) and an interception in 17 regular-season games with the 49ers in 2025.

Impact Winters took over the starting role vacated by Dre Greenlaw's departure to Denver this past offseason. The third-year linebacker played the most snaps of his career (1,010) while cracking the century mark in combined tackles for IDP managers. Fred Warner (ankle) should be ready to reclaim his spot in the middle of San Francisco's defense in 2026, and Winters' strong play has put him in prime position to start alongside Warner for the final year of his rookie contract.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Winters (ankle) is active for Saturday's divisional-round matchup versus the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Winters is healthy again after missing last week's wild-card win over the Eagles due to an ankle injury. He should resume his role as one of San Francisco's starting linebackers alongside Eric Kendricks and Luke Gifford during Saturday's game.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs. Seattle Winters (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Seahawks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Winters was limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury that prevented him from playing in the 49ers' wild-card win over the Eagles on Sunday. Luke Gifford (quadriceps) is also listed as questionable, so Garret Wallow and Curtis Robinson would be the top candidates to start alongside Eric Kendricks at linebacker if one or both of Winters and Gifford were to be sidelined.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at Wednesday's practice Winters (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Winters was sidelined for the 49ers' wild card win at Philadelphia, and now his status for the Divisional Round against the Seahawks is in doubt. He'll probably have to participate fully at practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation when San Francisco releases its final practice report of the week.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Tuesday Winters (ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Winters was unable to play through an ankle injury against the Eagles during Sunday's NFC wild-card game. The 49ers held a walkthrough practice Tuesday, but Winters' ability to log a limited session is a sign that he is progressing in his recovery. A full practice over the next two days would put the third-year linebacker on track to play in Saturday's divisional-round bout against the Seahawks.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Philly Winters (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card contest versus the Eagles.

Impact Winters' status was up in the air after he sustained an ankle injury during the loss to Seattle in the regular-season finale. The 25-year-old will miss Sunday's contest along with San Francisco's other starting outside linebacker Luke Gifford (quadriceps), who was also injured during Week 18. In their absence, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow should start alongside middle linebacker Eric Kendricks.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Philly Winters (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card round road game against the Eagles, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Winters and Luke Gifford (quadriceps) are both questionable, leaving the status of San Francisco's linebacker corps in flux. Both starting outside linebackers were injured in Week 18 against the Seahawks. Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow would be the next men up at the position flanking Eric Kendricks.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not practicing Wednesday Winters (ankle) did not practice in Wednesday's session, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Winters sustained an ankle injury in last Saturday's loss to the Seahawks, and the weakside linebacker's playoff status is now in jeopardy. The 25-year-old will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation in an attempt to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's playoff game against the Eagles. If Winters cannot suit up, the 49ers' linebacker corps, which typically consists of eight players, will be down to just four at most. Linebacker is the most likely position to be elevated from the practice squad for the 49ers on Saturday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Playoff status in jeopardy Winters could miss the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs due to an ankle injury he sustained during the 49ers' 13-3 loss to the Seahawks on Saturday, Noah Furtado and Eric Branch...

Impact Winters went to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's loss after sustaining an ankle injury and wasn't cleared to return, finishing with two tackles (one solo). Tatum Bethune (groin) also left the game in the fourth quarter, and the starting duo were replaced by Eric Kendricks and Garrett Wallow. The conclusion of Sunday's slate of games will ultimately determine who the 49ers face in the wild-card round and when, but it appears Winters is in danger of missing at least the first round of the NFC playoffs. Along with Kendricks and Wallow, Curtis Robinson -- who was a healthy scratch for Week 18 -- would all be candidates to start at linebacker if one or both of Winters and Bethune were to miss the first round of the postseason.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return in Week 18 Winters suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's game against the Seahawks and is questionable to return.

Impact Winters suffered the injury in the first half but was able to walk off the field under his own power. It's unclear if he'll be able to return, but Garrett Wallow has replaced Winters for the time being.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dee Winters injury update: Latest news on 49ers LB's status in Week 18 game | Sporting News San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters is dealing with an apparent leg injury in the first half of the Week 18 game against the Seattle...

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

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Seals win with pick-six Winters logged three tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception that he returned for a touchdown, in Monday's 48-27 victory versus the Colts.

Impact Winters had a pretty quiet day from a tackling perspective, finishing with his lowest total since Week 12. However, he made perhaps the biggest defensive play of the game when he intercepted a Phillip Rivers pass with less than four minutes remaining and returned it 74 yards for a touchdown to extinguish any hope of an Indianapolis comeback. That was Winters' first touchdown in his three seasons as a pro.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pick-Six Alert: Dee Winters 74-Yard TD vs. Colts San Francisco 49ers LB Dee Winters intercepted Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers and returned it 74 yards for a pick-six.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Brock Purdy throws career high 5 TD passes and leads 49ers to 5th straight win, 48-27 over the Colts

Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes and Dee Winters returned an interception 74 yards for a score to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 48-27 victory at Indianapol...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Minimal production against Caroina Winters recorded one tackle (one solo) in Monday's 20-9 win over the Panthers.

Impact Winters was on the field for all 46 of San Francisco's defensive snaps, but he had his least productive game of the season. It was an odd game script with Carolina attempting only 13 rushes, so Winters should bounce back in Week 13 against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles vs. Arizona Winters posted 10 tackles (five solo) during the 49ers' 41-22 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Winters was given the green light to play Sunday after managing a knee injury during Week 11 prep, and he finished as the 49ers' second-leading tackler behind Curtis Robinson (12). It's the third time this year that Winters posted double-digit tackles, and the 2023 sixth-rounder is up to 77 tackles (52 solo) and three pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Week 11 Winters (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Winters logged an LP-LP-FP practice log during Week 11 prep, and he has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC West clash. The third-year linebacker has posted 67 tackles (47 solo) and three pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still managing knee issue Winters (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Winters has been dealing with a knee issue since getting hurt Week 8 versus Houston. He has been able to suit up in each of San Francisco's two subsequent contests despite not logging a full practice during that time, so odds are that he'll be able to play again this Sunday versus Arizona. However, it makes sense to monitor Winters' practice status Thursday and Friday to be sure he continues to participate in some capacity.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers QB Brock Purdy set for 'aggressive' practice, aims to start against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is set for an aggressive practice on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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49ers QB Brock Purdy set for 'aggressive' practice, aims to start against Cardinals