Hufanga recorded eight tackles (two solo) during Thursday's 12-6 loss versus the Rams. 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.
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ACTIVELatest Talanoa Hufanga news
Team
San Francisco 49ers
Birthdate
2/1/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 5; Pk (SF)
Birthplace
Corvallis, OR, USA
Position
SAF
College
USC
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
San Francisco 49ers
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Hufanga recorded eight tackles (two solo) during Thursday's 12-6 loss versus the Rams. 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.
Hufanga logged five tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 38-13 win over the Bears. 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.
Hufanga (wrist) will play Sunday versus the Bears. 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.
The 49ers activated Hufanga (wrist) from injured reserve Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. 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.
Hufanga (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. 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.
Hufanga (wrist) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday. 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.
Hufanga (wrist) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. 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.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Hufanga (wrist) will be designated for return from injured reserve this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. The move will likely become official at some point this week, and Hufanga's 21-day practice window open. 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 his wrist in Week 5. He's played in just two games this season.
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. 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 set his return for Nov. 10 against the Buccaneers, it appears the injury is severe enough for the 24-year-old safety to possibly 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.