DEMETRIUS FLANNIGAN-FOWLES NEWS

Clear to return Thursday Flannigan-Fowles (knee) doesn't have an injury status for Thursday's Week 15 tilt against the Rams.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles sat out each of San Francisco's past two contests due to a knee injury, but he appears set to return Thursday after logging an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. It's not clear how much he'll play against Los Angeles, though, since Flannigan-Fowles didn't log any defensive snaps in any of his past five contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is listed as inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Bears.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles drew a questionable designation prior to Sunday's game due to a knee injury. He was seemingly trending in the right direction after he upgraded from a DNP Wednesday to a limited practice session Thursday. As a result, look for him to take on his usual workload at linebacker.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 28-year-old linebacker from Arizona upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a limited session Thursday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. However, if Flannigan-Fowles can't play through his knee injury in Week 14, Dee Winters will likely see increased snaps with the 49ers' first-team defense.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

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DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable for Week 13 Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official website reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles suffered a knee injury in Week 12 versus the Packers and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. In his absence, Dee Winters stands to see an increase in workload at strongside linebacker versus Buffalo.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to suit up in Week 13 Flannigan-Fowles is questionable to play Sunday against the Bills due to a knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles hurt his knee in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to Green Bay and was unable to return to the contest. He missed San Francisco's first two practices of the week but was able to log a limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up against Buffalo. If Flannigan-Fowles is unable to suit up, Dee Winters could see increased defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

49ers QB Brock Purdy remains severely limited by injury to his throwing shoulder

Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder

NOVEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles will not return to Sunday's game after injuring his knee in the third quarter. Dee Winters will fill in for Flannigan-Fowles at linebacker alongside Fred Warner and De'Vondre Campbell.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to Return Flannigan-Fowles (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Packers.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles got hurt in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup leaving his status for the rest of the game up in the air. With Flannigan-Fowles sidelined, Dee Winters is now in at linebacker in his place.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles' participation Wednesday follows him being seen on the practice field during Monday's bonus session. The linebacker hasn't played since Week 4, but he appears to have a good chance of returning to action Sunday versus Kansas City. If Flannigan-Fowles does return Sunday, Dee Winters could see fewer defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Flannigan-Fowles (calf) was spotted practicing Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles had missed the 49ers' last two games due to a calf injury, but Monday's return to practice indicates he could almost be past the issue. Once the Arizona product has returned to full health, he is expected to serve as San Francisco's top strongside linebacker.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 28-year-old linebacker is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a calf injury. While Flannigan-Fowles remains sidelined, expect Dee Winters to see increased work with San Francisco's first-team defense.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to remain out Flannigan-Fowles (calf) is unlikely to play Thursday against the Seahawks, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles missed the team's Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, and with the 49ers on a short week, the Arizona product isn't expected to recover in time for Thursday's game against the Seahawks. Assuming he does remain out, Dee Winters will likely be tasked with an increased workload in the divisional matchup.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Flannigan-Fowles (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles downgraded from a limited practice Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, so it's no surprise that the 28-year-old won't suit up Sunday. With Flannigan-Fowles sidelined, expect Dee Winters to see additional reps with San Francisco's first-team defense.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hansen's Notebook: Ex-Arizona, Mountain View HS LB Flannigan-Fowles makes mark in NFL From Greg Hansen's Notebook: Arizona and Mountain View High School alum Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles started at linebacker for the NFL's San F...

SEPTEMBER 15 • TUCSON.COM

Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles Intercepts Aaron Rodgers' Pass on 'Monday Night Football' San Francisco 49ers linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles intercepted New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodger's pass in the third quarter.

SEPTEMBER 10 • 49ERS.COM

Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles Intercepta Y Los 49ers Regresan Al Ataque El linebacker de los 49ers, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, intercepta el pase del mariscal de los Jets, Aaron Rodgers, para regresarle la poses...

SEPTEMBER 10 • 49ERS.COM

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JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

The 49ers agree to a 1-year deal to keep linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, AP source says

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MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Flannigan-Fowles (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars.

Impact Flannigan-Fowels still appears to be dealing with an ankle injury originally suffered in Week 7 against the Vikings. His absence will have a greater impact on San Francisco's special-teams unit than on defense.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in walkthrough Flannigan-Fowles (ankle) was a full participant in San Francisco's walkthrough practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles appears to be good to go after suffering an ankle injury during Monday's loss to the Vikings. The 27-year-old has logged three tackles (one solo) in seven games this season while playing primarily on special teams.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Flannigan-Fowles (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game versus Minnesota, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Flannigan-Fowles suffered an ankle injury in the second half of the game and will now remain sidelined until the conclusion. In his absence, Dee Winters could see a slight increase in usage at outside linebacker.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles! San Francisco 49ers linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles celebrates his birthday on September 4.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • 49ERS.COM