SEPTEMBER 27 • 49ERS.COM
DEE WINTERS #53 - LINEBACKER - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
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Dee Winters on His Small-Town Roots and 'Made It' Moments | You've Got Mail San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters joined "You've Got Mail" presented by Delta Dental to talk locker room friendships, off-day hobbi...
Plays every defensive snap Week 3 Winters logged eight tackles (four solo) and a pass defense during the 49ers' 16-15 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Impact Winters was one of four 49ers players to play every single defensive snap, and he finished second on the team in total tackles behind Fred Warner (11). Winters has logged eight tackles in back-to-back games, and his 22 tackles through three games is already half of what his total was across 15 regular-season games in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Why Fred Warner is raving about this player on the 49ers defense Dee Winters has made huge strides this season.
SEPTEMBER 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
The 49ers have relied on their defense to close out games in a 2-0 start
The San Francisco 49ers have gotten big plays from their defense to close out victories in their first two games this seasonSEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press
Under-the-radar 49ers player who could crush Saints in Week 2 The 49ers thrive on versatility, and Dee Winters embodies it.
SEPTEMBER 12 • NINERNOISE.COM
Becoming. | 'The Build' Episode 2 In episode two of "The Build" presented by SAP, go inside joint practices with the Broncos and Raiders, hear Fred Warner, George Kittle and...
AUGUST 22 • 49ERS.COM
Demarcus Robinson, Dee Winters, and Jeff Wilson Jr. Talk Week 4 of Camp WR Demarcus Robinson, LB Dee Winters, and RB Jeff Wilson Jr. discussed how they've sharpened their skills through competition and embraced t...
AUGUST 12 • 49ERS.COM
1 preseason game revealed why 49ers rookie lost starting linebacker job Dee Winters all but secured the 49ers' starting linebacker job, and fans now understand why Nick Martin lost the battle to start.
AUGUST 10 • NINERNOISE.COM
Competing for starting role in camp Winters drew praise from a star teammate at the start of training camp as the linebacker prepares to compete for a starting role in 2025, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Impact All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner was vocal about Winter's offseason growth when speaking to reporters at the start of camp, stating that the 24-year-old appeared "ready to take that next step." Winters backed up that vote of confidence with an interception during team drills earlier this week. The 49ers spent a third-round pick on LB Nick Martin in an attempt to replace the void left by Dre Greenlaw's departure this past offseason, but the Oklahoma State product is currently nursing a thumb injury. Winters should get ample opportunity this preseason to prove that he is worthy of claiming the vacant role alongside Warner come Week 1.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
49ers Will Look to Dee Winters to Start Next to Fred Warner The starting linebacker spot alongside Fred Warner is right there for the taking for Dee Winters.
APRIL 3 • KANSASCITY.COM
Starts 10 games in second season Winters finished the 2024 season with 44 tackles (26 solo) and four pass breakups across 15 games.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Appears to be past chest injury Winters (chest) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing chest injury Winters (chest) is considered to be day-to-day with a chest injury heading into Week 17, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing chest injury Winters (chest) is considered to be day-to-day with a chest injury heading into Week 17, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past neck issue Winters (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with neck injury Winters is day-to-day due to a neck issue, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact 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 returned to the contest before the period ended.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant in practice Winters (concussion) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Done for night 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Done for night 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will be suiting up Winters (ankle) is active Sunday against the Patriots, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Aggravates injury Winters (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Past ankle issue Winters (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The second-year pro missed each of the 49ers' first two contests due to an ankle injury, but following Wednesday's full practice, it appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Winters has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of San Francisco's top rotational linebackers.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for return Winters (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.
Impact Winters also missed the team's Week 1 win over the Jets as he continues to work on his recovery from an ankle injury suffered in the team's preseason finale. The second-year pro will now focus his efforts to return in Week 3 against the Rams.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Week 1 Winters (ankle) will not play Monday against the Jets, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Winters sustained an ankle injury in the 49ers' preseason finale against the Saints. He was a DNP for all three practices leading up to Week 1, and he'll turn his focus to try and play in Week 2 against the Vikings on Sept. 15.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will undergo MRI Winters will have an MRI this week to determine the severity of his ankle injury, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Winters appears to have picked up the injury during Friday's preseason game against the Raiders, when he recorded three tackles (two solo). Winters has been competing for a bigger role on the 49ers' defense after playing mostly on special teams in 2023.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
