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Who Will Start at Safety for the 49ers While Malik Mustapha is Out?
The 49ers won't have one of their best young players to start the season. Second-year safety Malike Mustapha tore his ACL for the second time during the 49ers' regular-season finale and most likely won't be ready to play for the first few weeks of the upcoming season.
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 / 49ers Webzone / May 1
Analyst: 49ers should sign former Jets safety after Malik Mustapha injury
News of Malik Mustapha's injury caught San Francisco 49ers fans off guard. Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft, ESPN's Nick Wagoner revealed that the safety had suffered a torn ACL during the team's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on January 5.
The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 30
49ers Recommended to Sign Veteran Free Agent Safety
A new need presented itself on the San Francisco 49ers following the NFL draft. Safety Malik Mustapha has an ACL injury that he suffered in the regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 28
FTW: 49ers are ideal landing spot for veteran safety after Malik Mustapha injury news
Any free agents the San Francisco 49ers sign now won't count toward the compensatory pick formula for next year, and general manager John Lynch hinted after the 2025 NFL Draft that the team may not be done reshaping its roster for the upcoming season.
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.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 27
49ers have awful injury news to handle on defense, and that explains why they made one of their draft picks
When Talanoa Hufanga left the San Francisco 49ers in free agency to sign with the Denver Broncos, most 49ers fans were calm. After all, the team had Malik Mustapha as an obvious replacement after a strong rookie season.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 26
49ers' Malik Mustapha recovering from torn ACL, unlikely to be ready for 2025 season opener
ESPN reports that San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha suffered a torn ACL during the team's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on January 5.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 12
49ers Safety Malik Mustapha Looks Jacked Heading into Year 2
Every offseason, one second-year player comes back to the team looking noticeably bigger and stronger than they were as a rookie. This year, that player is Malik Mustapha.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 24
Which 49ers Player is the Likeliest to Step up in 2025?
2025 will be the season of opportunity for the 49ers. With so many players departed in free agency, there are a handful of candidates on the 49ers who will need to step up.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 18
2025 NFL Draft: Ranking This Year's Hardest Hitters
The days of Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, and even Brian Dawkins are gone in the NFL. The league has done a ton to protect the safety of the players, and it’s resulted in fewer big collisions.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / February 10
49ers draft pick receives subtle recognition for rookie season in NFL Honors voting, underlining his status as future star
The San Francisco 49ers understandably did not receive a lot of recognition at NFL Honors last week following their disappointing 6-11 season. Tight end George Kittle won the Salute to Service Award for his outstanding work supporting military causes.
NFL News / Niners Nation / January 29
49ers free agent profiles: Justin Reid is the mentor Malik Mustapha needs 
We explain why Justin Reid fits the mold of a Robert Saleh safety We’ll go through numerous NFL Draft and free agent profiles this offseason. We’ll do our best to make them as realistic as possible.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 18
Four 49ers Who Were the Most Surprising in 2024
2024 was a bit of a surprising year for the San Francisco 49ers, spearheaded by these four players. Who in the world saw rookie safety Malik Mustapha being a solid starter for the 49ers in 2024?
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 17
49ers Fans: Be Like Rodgers and RELAX
It was a tough year for 49ers fans, no doubt. From Super Bowl favorites to missing the playoffs, the fall was dramatic and ugly. For a lot of fans, the question is why?
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / January 14
The veteran safety the 49ers should pair with Malik Mustapha this offseason
Talanoa Hufanga is a free agent. If he walks, there’s a veteran safety on the market that would be an ideal fit for the 49ers. This time last year, we wondered how important safety was for the San Francisco 49ers after Talanoa Hufanga suffered a torn ACL in November 2023.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 5
49ers vs. Cardinals injury updates: Guerendo, Mustapha, Hufanga ruled out
The San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals with a depleted roster. Quarterback Josh Dobbs took the reins in place of Brock Purdy, who is sidelined with a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation sustained during last week's matchup against the Detroit Lions.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Malik Mustapha's response to getting trucked by Patrick Mahomes shows why 49ers rookie is destined for success
Malik Mustapha produced an impressive performance against the Kansas City Chiefs, one in which he made a big impact with his ability to get downhill and deliver punishing hits in the open field.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20
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
'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."
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 10
49ers’ Malik Mustapha reaches career milestone early vs. 49ers
San Francisco 49ers standout Joey Bosa popped off about the importance of Thursday’s game against the Seahawks, and George Kittle suited up despite an injury.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 10
49ers GM compares Malik Mustapha to two NFL star defenders
The San Francisco 49ers are enthusiastic about rookie safety Malik Mustapha, who is set to make his second start of the season. His first start came in
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.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 25, 2024
Malik Mustapha 2024 NFL Draft Profile
Malik Mustapha NFL Draft Overview Position: Safety School: Wake Forest Height: 5’10” Weight: 209 pounds Arm: 30 1/8″ Hand: 9″ 40-yard dash: 4.54 seconds More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles Malik Mustapha enters the 2024 NFL Draft after a productive career at Wake Forest.
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