The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing seasonJANUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TALANOA HUFANGA #29 - SAFETY - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
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49ers head home early following a trying season that started with Super Bowl hopes
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a changeJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyler Murray throws 4 TD passes and the Cardinals beat the 49ers 47-24 in finale
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters concussion protocol Hufanga was diagnosed with a concussion during Sunday's game against the Cardinals and will not return, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hufanga was evaluated for a concussion during halftime. His diagnosis means that he will not be able to return to Sunday's game and he'll finish with five tackles (four solo). Tashaun Gipson and Ji'Ayir Brown will serve as the 49ers' safeties for the rest of Sunday's game due to injuries to Hufanga and Malik Mustapha (knee).
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies eight tackles Thursday Hufanga recorded eight tackles (two solo) during Thursday's 12-6 loss versus the Rams.
Impact Thursday's contest was only Hufanga's fourth appearance of the year, so it was a bit easier for him to manage a season-high tackle total. He also led San Francisco's safeties in snaps, something he'll hope to do again in Week 16 at Miami.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies five tackles in return Hufanga logged five tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears.
Impact Hufanga returned Sunday from a seven-game absence Sunday due to a right wrist injury. He played in a reserve role behind rookie Malik Mustapha (chest) at strong safety, but Hufanga still managed to tie Charvarius Ward and Mustapha for the second-most tackles on the 49ers behind De'Vondre Campbell (seven). Hufanga played 38 snaps on defense and could see a heavier workload against the Rams on Thursday if Mustapha is unable to suit up.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
The 49ers' playoff hopes are still teetering even after get-right game against the Bears
After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts, the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right gameDECEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will play versus Chicago Hufanga (wrist) will play Sunday versus the Bears.
Impact Hufanga was activated off injured reserve on Saturday and is now officially set to make his return to the field. The 24-year-old hasn't played since the team's Week 5 loss to Arizona but will now resume his duties serving as the team's starting safety alongside Ji'Ayir Brown.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Activated off IR The 49ers Matt Barrows of The Athletic Hufanga (wrist) from injured reserve Saturday, Matt reports.
Impact Hufanga was sidelined for the 49ers' last seven games due to a right wrist injury. He was a limited practice participant all week, and while he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Hufanga's activation from IR indicates he should be available to play.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
49ers Activate S Talanoa Hufanga from IR, Downgrade DL Nick Bosa to OUT vs. Bears and More Roster Moves The San Francisco 49ers announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 14 matchup which includes activating S Talanoa Hufanga from t...
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 49ERS.COM
Could return in Week 14 Hufanga (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Hufanga was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday after missing the 49ers' last seven games due to a wrist injury. He practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 14. However, the USC product must still be activated to the 49ers' active roster in order to play Sunday.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Wednesday Hufanga (wrist) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.
Impact Hufanga was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, immediately participating in the team's first practice of the week. The safety has missed the last seven contests due to a wrist injury, but he has now taken the first major step towards returning to the field.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Designated to return Hufanga (wrist) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact The 24-year-old has missed San Francisco's last seven games due to a wrist injury sustained in a Week 5 loss to the Cardinals; however, Wednesday's return to practice suggests he's almost recovered from the issue. Hufanga now has 21 days to be activated to the 49ers' active roster before reverting to IR. If activated in time, he has a chance to suit up for San Francisco's Week 14 matchup against the Bears.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will have practice window opened Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Hufanga (wrist) will be designated for return from injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The move will likely become official at some point this week, and Hufanga's 21-day practice window will be opened. Shanahan had previously said in October that it was "not a sure thing" Hufanga would play again this season after he was placed on injured reserve Oct. 9. Hufanga suffered ligament damage in the wrist in Week 5. He's played in just two games this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
49ers are nearing rock bottom following a blowout loss and the injury to McCaffrey
Back-to-back blowout losses and another injury to star back Christian McCaffrey might just be the final blow to the dwindling playoff hopes for the San Francisco 49ersDECEMBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular seasonDECEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers seek to shake off the Super Bowl hangover in the second half of the season
As much as the San Francisco 49ers tried to downplay the curse of the Super Bowl loser leading up to this season, the first half of 2024 has looked just like thatOCTOBER 31, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
