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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 18
49ers rave about fans' road-game takeovers: 'I don't think any other team does it like us'
The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed a massive advantage over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, thanks to a sea of The Faithful packing State Farm Stadium. Despite playing on the road, the crowd felt overwhelmingly pro-49ers—so much so that it was more challenging to spot the Cardinals fans in the stands.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 17
Who will start alongside Malik Mustapha at safety? 
The San Francisco 49ers got a boost to their secondary last weekend when second-year safety Malik Mustapha made his season debut after beginning the year on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 16
How the 49ers will use Malik Mustapha this season
The San Francisco 49ers were always going to make a move at safety with the return of Malik Mustapaha. However, there was a question about what the team would do with his return.
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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 14
Kyle Shanahan details 49ers' plan to ease Malik Mustapha back into starting role
The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back second-year safety Malik Mustapha on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he rotated into the lineup with rookie Marques Sigle.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 12
Report: 49ers are making a change in the secondary
The San Francisco 49ers were always going to play four safeties in some capacity against the San Francisco 49ers. Malik Mustapha will make his season debut.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / October 11
49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) set to make season debut
San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha is set to make his season debut Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was activated from the physically unable to perform list following a knee injury.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 11
49ers announce roster moves ahead of clash with Buccaneers
On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of their game in Tampa against the Buccaneers: Activated S Malik Mustapha from the reserve/PUP (physically unable to perform) list Elevated DL Trevis Gipson (standard elevation) Waived DE Robert Beal, Jr.
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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11
49ers Activate S Malik Mustapha, Among Other Moves
Per Matt Barrows, the 49ers activated S Malik Mustapha from the physically unable to perform list. The team also elevated DE Trevis Gipson and waived DE Robert Beal Jr.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / October 10
Malik Mustapha’s return gives Robert Saleh an embarrassment of riches
While Kyle Shanahan said Malik Mustapha would be “eased back in” after opening his practice window, the second-year safety made it clear he is ready to get back to his punishing best.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 8
49ers Notebook: Mustapha expects to play vs. Buccaneers; Piñeiro reaches out to Moody; Collins earns high praise
Several San Francisco 49ers players spoke to reporters in the locker room on Wednesday as the team gears up for its Week 6 clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 7
Malik Mustapha’s Return Could Boost 49ers vs. Buccaneers
Malik Mustapha’s 49ers return could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s depleted, youthful defense. The second-year safety, the team’s fourth-round pick in 2024, returned to practice Tuesday, the latest step in his recovery from the knee injury he suffered in last season’s finale.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 6
49ers defense excited to have 'human bullet' back at practice
The San Francisco 49ers officially opened the practice window for safety Malik Mustapha on Monday, and his teammates are thrilled to see the second-year defender back on the field.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 6
49ers open safety Malik Mustapha's practice window
The San Francisco 49ers have officially opened safety Malik Mustapha's practice window, giving the team 21 days to activate him from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list or rule him out for the remainder of the 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 4
Malik Mustapha's Return Spells Disaster for This 49ers Starter
Kyle Shanahan delivered hopeful news on Friday on Malik Mustapha’s return. He said that the 49ers are hoping that they can open up his practice on Monday.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan gives target date for Malik Mustapha’s return
The San Francisco 49ers are reeling after a 26-21 Week 4 loss vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars that saw their offense turn the ball over four times. Despite the poor performance, head coach Kyle Shanahan shared some good news with the media on Monday morning.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / June 21
49ers' Mustapha Appears Ahead of Schedule in Injury Recovery
Malik Mustapha quickly became a valuable asset to the San Francisco 49ers defense last season as a rookie. Heading into 2025 where the Niners lost multiple starters in the secondary, Mustapha may be called on to produce even more.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 20
49ers' Malik Mustapha shows off promising ACL recovery
San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha continues to make strides in his recovery from a torn ACL sustained during the 2024 season finale. The injury was related to a previous ACL tear in the same knee, which occurred in January 2022 while he was at Wake Forest.
NFL.com: Malik Mustapha is the 49ers' Most Underappreciated Player
The 49ers have a core of eight high-profile veteran players who overshadow the rest of the team. The core is outstanding when healthy, don't get me wrong, but there are other players on the team who are underappreciated.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27
49ers’ Malik Mustapha could miss start of 2025 season
The 49ers dealt with a multitude of injuries throughout the 2024 season, and one more has just come to light.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27
49ers S Malik Mustapha Suffered Torn ACL Late Last Season
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that 49ers S Malik Mustapha suffered a torn ACL during the team’s regular season finale last year. Schefter adds that the
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20, 2024
Watch: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes trucks 49ers defender on TD run
Patrick Mahomes did an out-of-nowhere impression of Earl Campbell on Sunday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2024
'TNF' takeaways: Rookies help 49ers avoid another epic collapse
The San Francisco 49ers avoided another epic collapse, earning a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on "Thursday Night Football."
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / The 33rd Team / April 27, 2024
Malik Mustapha NFL Draft 2024: Combine Results, Scouting Report For San Francisco 49ers Safety
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Malik Mustapha.
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