TALANOA HUFANGA NEWS

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OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May not return for 2024 Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that it's "not a sure thing" that Hufanga will return from a wrist injury during the 2024 season, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hufanga played through knee and ankle injuries earlier in the regular season before suffering ligament damage in his right wrist in Week 5 against the Cardinals. He was placed on injured reserve Oct. 9, and while a four-game minimum stint would put his return for Nov. 10 against the Buccaneers, it appears the injury is severe enough for the 24-year-old safety to be sidelined for the rest of the 2024 campaign. In Hufanga's absence, George Odum (knee) has provided valuable depth at safety behind starters Malik Mustapha and Ji'Ayir Brown.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

49ers safety Hufanga goes on injured reserve with wrist injury SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Talanoa Hufanga can’t catch a break. An All-Pro safety in 2022, Hufanga was pl...

OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Moves to IR Hufanga (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday

Impact Hufanga suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and reportedly suffered ligament damage with an estimated one-month recovery time. Considering the move to IR will guarantee a four-game absence, or about the time it'll take to recover, his move to IR makes sense. The USC product's absence will still be a blow to the 49ers' secondary, and they'll need to turn to George Odum again to handle the strong safety position.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Talanoa Hufanga Placed on Injured Reserve, Willis Promoted to Active Roster The San Francisco 49ers have promoted TE Brayden Willis to the active roster and in order to make room, placed S Talanoa Hufanga on the Inju...

OCTOBER 9 • 49ERS.COM

Extended absence expected Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Hufanga has ligament damage in his wrist and will miss about a month, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hufanga suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals and logged a DNP on the team's practice estimate Monday. Considering he has about a four-week timeline to recover, the USC product will be a candidate for injured reserve. However, if the 49ers feel like he could return sooner, they'll likely avoid that route and not force him to miss the mandatory four games an IR stint brings.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Hufanga (wrist) was a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Hufanga was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals after injuring his wrist. His estimated non participation at practice is not a good sign for his status in Week 6 on a short week. George Odum would presumably next in line at strong safety should Hufanga be forced to sit out.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Arizona Hufanga (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Hufanga injured his wrist in the first half of Sunday's game, and it appears severe enough for him to not return to the field. Malik Mustapha will fill in for Hufanga at strong safety alongside starting free safety Ji'Ayir Brown.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Arizona Hufanga (wrist) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Hufanga injured his wrist in the first half of Sunday's game, and it appears severe enough for him to not return to the field. Malik Mustapha will fill in for Hufanga at strong safety alongside starting free safety Ji'Ayir Brown.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Hufanga (wrist) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hufanga suffered an apparent wrist injury in the first half versus Arizona and the safety was once again forced off the field. George Odum and Malik Mustapha are candidates to step up in his absence in San Francisco's secondary.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Hufanga (wrist) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hufanga suffered an apparent wrist injury in the first half versus Arizona and the safety was once again forced off the field. George Odum and Malik Mustapha are candidates to step up in his absence in San Francisco's secondary.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to suit up Sunday Hufanga (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with Arizona, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hufanga missed Week 4 versus New England due to an ankle issue, but he'll be able to return go face the Cardinals on Sunday. The safety has played in just one game so far this season, notching seven tackles (four solo) in Week 3 against the Rams. Hufanga's return means Malik Mustapha will likely return to a rotational role after playing all 62 defensive snaps Week 4.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's practice Hufanga (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on the 49ers' injury report Thursday.

Impact Hufanga was unable to play in Week 4 against the Patriots due to an ankle injury, but he's managed to log consecutive limited practice sessions this week. Friday's injury report should provide some clarity on his status heading into Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hufanga (ankle) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Hufanga suffered an ankle injury at practice late last week and was ultimately forced to miss the team's 30-13 win over the Patriots. His ability to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction and he'll look to increase his activity prior to Friday's final injury report.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hufanga (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hufanga injured his ankle during Thursday's practice and will hit the sidelines again. He missed the first two games of the campaign while in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL last season. George Odum started those games in Hufanga's absence and should have a large role against New England.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Hufanga injured his ankle during Thursday's practice session, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hufanga's ankle injury caused him to sit out of Friday's practice session, and as a result, he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Hufanga missed the first two games of the regular season while in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he sustained last November. If he's unable to play Sunday, George Odum would serve as the 49ers' starting strong safety against New England.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Hufanga recorded seven tackles (four solo) in San Francisco's 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Hufanga finished second on the team in tackles during his first game back since tearing his ACL last November. The 2021 fifth-round pick will look to build off this strong performance next week when the 49ers take on the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Hufanga recorded seven tackles (four solo) in San Francisco's 27-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Hufanga finished second on the team in tackles during his first game back since tearing his ACL last November. The 2021 fifth-round pick will look to build off this strong performance next week when the 49ers take on the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20 • 49ERS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will be on snap count Sunday Hufanga (knee) will be on a snap count Sunday against the Rams, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Hufanga will be making his season debut after missing the first two weeks while working his way back from last season's torn ACL. George Odum has been starting in Hufanga's place to this point, so both he and Malik Mustapha should continue to see defensive reps this week versus Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Talanoa Hufanga Logra Entrenar Sin Limitaciones El profundo de los San Francisco 49ers, Talanoa Hufanga, participó de lleno en los entrenamientos por primera vez desde su lesión de ligamen...

SEPTEMBER 19 • 49ERS.COM

49ers News: Talanoa Hufanga's Comeback Offers Hope for 49ers' Defensive Struggles Talanoa Hufanga’s return to the 49ers could be the turning point for a defense plagued by miscommunication and inefficiency.

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

49ers hope to get star safety Talanoa Hufanga back this week against the Rams

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga was a full participant in practice for the first time since tearing a ligament in his knee last November and could be set to return to ga...

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Talanoa Hufanga Could Make His Return in Week 3 vs. Rams San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga was a full participant in practice for the first time since his ACL tear in Week 11 of the 2023 s...

SEPTEMBER 18 • 49ERS.COM