Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Quiet in lopsided victory
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Hufanga recorded one tackle (one solo) during Monday's 28-3 win versus the Bengals.
Hufanga had collected at least six tackles in all of the first three games of the season, but he didn't get many chances in a Week 4 contest that saw Cincinnati run just 43 plays on offense. He figures to get a chance to bounce back in Week 5 at Philadelphia and projects as a strong IDP option in that game.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Records six tackles in loss
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Hufanga logged six tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.
Hufanga played all but one of the Broncos' 86 defensive snaps Sunday, continuing his solid start to his first season in Denver. The veteran safety has now recorded a team-high 27 total tackles through three games, proving why the Broncos were wise to sign him in free agency this offseason. Hufanga will look to build upon this momentum in Week 4 when the Broncos host the Bengals.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Full participant in practice
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Hufanga (chest) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
The safety surfaced on the injury report Wednesday with the chest issue, as he was only able to practice on a limited basis. Hufanga's status will still be worth monitoring Friday, but he appears on track to play in Week 3 against the Chargers. The offseason signing has played on nearly every defensive snap through two contests, recording 21 tackles (nine solo) and a forced fumble.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Dealing with chest injury
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Hufanga (chest) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Hufanga appears to have picked up an apparent chest injury in the team's 29-28 loss to the Colts in Week 2, limiting him at practice to open the week. The safety will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's divisional matchup with the Chargers.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Double-digit tackles in loss
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Hufanga recorded 10 tackles (five solo) in Denver's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Hufanga played 92 percent of the Broncos' defensive snaps against Indianapolis and finished with double-digit tackles for the second straight game to open the season. After missing most of last season (seven games played in 2024), Hufanga has racked up 21 tackles (12 solo) and one forced fumble through two games to begin the 2025 campaign.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Leads Denver in tackles
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Hufanga recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans.
Hufanga's Broncos debut was impressive to say the least, as the veteran safety already looks like one of the best free-agent signings the organization made this offseason. The 25-year-old was an every-down player in Week 1 and was consistently making plays all over the field. Hufanga's forced fumble early in the second quarter was quickly recovered by fellow safety Brandon Jones, ending a Titans drive that was already in scoring range. Hufanga, who led Denver in tackles Sunday, will look to carry this momentum into a Week 2 matchup against the Colts.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Injuries mar 2024 season
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Hufanga (concussion) finished with 38 tackles (20 solo) in seven active games in 2024.
Hufanga entered the season rehabbing a torn ACL suffered in Week 11 of the 2023 campaign. Things didn't get much better for the hard-hitting safety this year after appearing in just seven games due to a combination of ankle and wrist injuries before suffering a concussion in the 49ers' final contest. Hufanga will hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent after showing promise in four years with San Francisco.
Hufanga was diagnosed with a concussion during Sunday's game against the Cardinals and will not return, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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).
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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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Will play versus Chicago
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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.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Activated off IR
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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.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Could return in Week 14
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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.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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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 toward returning to the field.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Extended absence expected
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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.
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.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Misses practice
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Hufanga (wrist) was a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.
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 on a short week ahead of a Thursday night matchup against the Seahawks. George Odum would presumably next in line at strong safety should Hufanga be forced to sit out.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Set to suit up Sunday
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Hufanga (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with Arizona, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Hufanga missed Week 4 versus New England due to an ankle issue, but he'll be able to return one week later. 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 likely will return to a rotational role after playing all 62 defensive snaps Week 4.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Won't play Sunday
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Hufanga (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Logs limited practice Friday
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Hufanga (knee) practiced in limited fashion Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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.
Hufanga (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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.
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49ers' Talanoa Hufanga: Avoids starting the season PUP
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The 49ers activated Hufanga (knee) from the active/PUP list Tuesday.
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.
