TALANOA HUFANGA NEWS

Practices in full Wednesday Hufanga (knee) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wednesday's practice was Hufanga's first as a full participant this season, and it appears he has recovered from the ACL tear he sustained last November. He looks to be on track to make his regular-season debut for Week 3 against the Rams, and Hufanga will assume the starting strong safety role alongside free safety Ji'Ayir Brown. Across 10 regular-season games last season, Hufanga tallied 52 tackles (39 solo) and three interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Minnesota Hufanga (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Vikings, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Hufanga will have to wait at least one more week to make his 2024 debut as he continues to recover from the ACL tear he suffered late last season. George Odum figures to start in his place again in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed doubtful for Week 2 Hufanga (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hufanga is still recovering from the ACL tear he suffered last November. The safety was a limited participant in all three of San Francisco's practices this week, so he appears to be at least moving closer to a return, but it's unlikely that he'll take the field against the Vikings on Sunday. In his place, George Odum appears set to start again after logging 100 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps Week 1 against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Hufanga (knee) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Hufanga was limited in practice throughout Week 1 prep and ultimately sat out the 49ers' win over the Jets on Monday. As Week 2 work gets underway it's more of the same for the USC product who continues to be brought back slowly from the ACL tear he suffered toward the end of the 2023 campaign. Whether or not he'll be able to suit up this Sunday against the Vikings remains unclear, but more clarity will likely come Thursday or Friday. If ends up being unable to play, George Odum will be the likely candidate to fill in at safety again.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

49ers News: All-Pro Talanoa Hufanga Inactive for Monday Night Football Against Jets San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga is officially inactive for the game against the Jets, still recovering from an ACL injury.

SEPTEMBER 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out for Monday night Hufanga (knee) is out for Monday's game versus the Jets, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Hufanga will have to wait at least one more week before returning from the ACL tear he suffered late last season. In his absence, veteran George Odum could draw a start at safety next to Ji'Ayir Brown.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday night Hufanga (knee) is out for Monday's game versus the Jets, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Hufanga will have to wait at least one more week before returning from the ACL tear he suffered late last season. In his absence, veteran George Odum could draw a start at safety next to Ji'Ayir Brown.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Hufanga (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Jets, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Hufanga was a limited participant in the 49ers' first two practices of the week as he continues to work his way back from an ACL tear from last November. Assuming he doesn't suit up Monday, George Odum is the likely candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Ji'Ayir Brown.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Friday Hufanga (knee) practiced in limited fashion Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It was the second straight limited practice session for Hufanga, who underwent surgery after tearing his ACL last November. The 24-year-old didn't play in any exhibition contests and is far from certain to be ready to suit up for Monday's regular-season opener against the Jets. However, Hufanga's ability to log limited sessions in practice bodes well for the likelihood that he'll be able to get back into game action in the not-too-distant future.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Thursday Hufanga (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The safety was activated from the active/PUP list Aug. 27. Hufanga tore his ACL in Week 11 of last season. While the 2022 All-Pro's status remains unclear for Week 1 against the Jets, he appears to be trending in the right direction.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids starting the season PUP The 49ers activated Hufanga (knee) from the active/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Hufanga is recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained in Week 11 last year, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that he might be placed on injured reserve for the first four games of the 2024 campaign. While he avoided landing on this list as part of San Francisco's final 53-man roster moves, it's still unclear if the 2022 All-Pro will be available for the regular-season opener versus the Jets on Monday, Sept. 9. Hufanga recorded 52 tackles and three interceptions across 10 games last season. If he's ultimately sidelined Week 1, then either George Odum or rookie Malik Mustapha should step in as the 49ers' starting strong safety.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids starting the seaosn on PUP The 49ers activated Hufanga (knee) from the active/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Hufanga is recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained in Week 11 last year, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that he might be placed on injured reserve for the first four games of the 2024 campaign. While he avoided landing on this list as part of San Francisco's final 53-man roster moves, it's still unclear if the 2022 All-Pro will be available for the regular-season opener versus the Jets on Monday, Sept. 9. Hufanga recorded 52 tackles and three interceptions across 10 games last season. If he's ultimately sidened Week 1, then either George Odum or rookie Malik Mustapha should step in as the 49ers' starting strong safety.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May begin season on IR Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that a decision will be made on whether Hufanga (knee) will begin the season on injured reserve, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site r...

Impact Hufanga has been recovering from a torn ACL he sustained in Week 11 last season. He began camp on the active/PUP list, and he has yet to participate in a practice session. If Hufanga were to be placed on injured reserve to start the regular season, he would be forced to sit out for the first four games and wouldn't be eligible to return until Week 5 against the Cardinals on Oct. 6. The 2021 fifth-round pick registered 52 tackles (39 solo) and three interceptions across 10 regular-season games in 2023.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Missing practice with ACL injury Hufanga (ACL) is sitting out of practice ahead of the 49ers' preseason finale at Las Vegas, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It was believed that Hufanga might be starting to work his way back into drills by now, but he apparently still has some ways to go. Until he can suit up again, George Odum could see more practice reps.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Talanoa Hufanga Cleared for Next Steps, Aaron Banks Injury Update San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga received positive news regarding his ACL recovery progress while OL Aaron Banks underwent surgery...

AUGUST 17 • 49ERS.COM

Could resume practice soon Hufanga (knee) may start getting eased into practice pending good news from his doctor this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Kyle Shanahan said late in July that he expected Hufanga to return to football activities within a matter of weeks, and he's getting closer to fulfilling that goal. In any case, it would still be impressive if he were available for action come Week 1.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 9

Expected back within two weeks San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that he expects Hufanga (knee) to be back "in the next week or two," David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hufanga is in the final stages of his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered last November against Tampa Bay. Shanahan indicated Saturday that Hufanga may be able to return around the time the 49ers and Saints hold joint practices, which will take place in mid-August. Hufanga thus has a good chance of being ready to take on his starting safety role from the opening game of the regular season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starts camp on PUP The 49ers placed Hufanga (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hufanga is still working his way back from a torn ACL suffered last Week 11. He's just over eight months removed from the injury, so there's certainly a chance he's back for Week 1 this season. Once healthy, Hufanga will reclaim his starting safety role next to Ji'Ayir Brown.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6 • 49ERS.COM

49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga aims for Week 1 return following knee surgery

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JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will the 49ers Trade Talanoa Hufanga? Perhaps the Texans would like to trade for Hufanga, considering their head coach, DeMeco Ryans, was the 49ers defensive coordinator when Huf...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Talanoa Hufanga Asks 49ers Teammates the Hard-Hitting Questions During Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night, San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga took the mic to quiz his teammates on the animal they'd be...

FEBRUARY 7 • 49ERS.COM

Happy Birthday to Talanoa Hufanga! San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga celebrates his birthday on February 1.

FEBRUARY 1 • 49ERS.COM