Hufanga (concussion) is slated to sign a three-year contract with the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Hufanga's three-year deal is reportedly worth up to $45 million, with $20 million guaranteed at signing. He sustained a concussion during the 49ers' regular-season finale but projects to be fully ready for the start of offseason activities with his new club. After an injury-marred 2024 campaign in which he was limited to just seven appearances, Hufanga now looks set to join standout playmaker Brandon Jones as a starter at safety for Denver.
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ACTIVELatest Talanoa Hufanga news
Team
Denver Broncos
Birthdate
2/1/2000 (25)
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
2021-2025
(4 seasons)
Hufanga (concussion) is slated to sign a three-year contract with the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Hufanga's three-year deal is reportedly worth up to $45 million, with $20 million guaranteed at signing. He sustained a concussion during the 49ers' regular-season finale but projects to be fully ready for the start of offseason activities with his new club. After an injury-marred 2024 campaign in which he was limited to just seven appearances, Hufanga now looks set to join standout playmaker Brandon Jones as a starter at safety for Denver.
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.
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.