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2025 Top Week 13 NFL Performances by Players from West: Highlighting some standout alumni veterans and rookies

Week 13 in the NFL saw some phenomenal performances from players who played collegiately in the West. Each week, we highlight the region’s best pro performances from the standout alumni veterans and rookies Here are my choices for the best of them.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 30

Surprise Illness Could Sideline Key Broncos Starter vs. Commanders

The Denver Broncos might be without starting safety Talanoa Hufanga on Sunday night vs. the Washington Commanders. According to 9NEWS' Mike Klis, Hufanga has come down with an illness that has forced the Broncos to place him on the injury report as questionable.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 9

Talanoa Hufanga Sounds Off On Broncos' Coverage Job Sans Surtain

When the Denver Broncos' front office made Talanoa Hufanga a high-priced free-agent acquisition this past offseason, getting a serious impact player was the least of their worries. Broncos GM George Paton had to be comfortable with taking on some risk given Hufanga's recent injury history.

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Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / October 12

Why Broncos were winners in Talanoa Hufanga decision by 49ers

Denver got the best of this.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 12

Broncos DC Raves Over Talanoa Hufanga’s Eye-Popping Debut

In the wake of the Denver Broncos' opening day win over the Tennessee Titans, the worries about quarterback Bo Nix and the turnover-prone offense have taken center stage. Even so, the Broncos' defense pushed the Titans around at will last Sunday, coming out of the gates as advertised.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 7

New S Talanoa Hufanga Stunned to be Named Broncos Team Captain

When the Denver Broncos signed free-agent safety Talanoa Hufanga this offseason, the intention was to put more veterans in the locker room. Adding the

Denver Broncos News / EasySportz / August 27

2025 AFC West Preview: Denver Broncos Football

DENVER, Colorado — As the Denver Broncos gear up for the 2025 season, they do so with confidence in their young quarterback and the steady hand of an experienced coaching staff.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 9

49ers Ex Talanoa Hufanga Details 'Difficult' Decision to Leave San Francisco in Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers learned a lot about Denver Broncos in this week's joint practice ahead of their preseason matchup Saturday, but a couple faces are already familiar.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Broncos’ Talanoa Hufanga Reflects on 49ers Time Before Bay Area Return

The Denver Broncos signed free agent safety Talanoa Hufanga this offseason to bolster their secondary. Hufanga came to Denver after spending the first four years of his career with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 7

Talanoa Hufanga opens up about 'very difficult' decision to leave 49ers for Broncos

Talanoa Hufanga was one of several veteran departures from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason. The former All-Pro safety followed linebacker Dre Greenlaw in signing with the Denver Broncos, as the 49ers shifted toward a younger, more cost-effective roster strategy.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Reports: Broncos agree to 3-year deal with S Talanoa Hufanga

The Denver Broncos agreed to a three-year deal worth an estimated $45 million with former Pro Bowl safety Talanoa Hufanga, according to multiple reports.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Broncos to sign former All-Pro safety to a three-year deal

Carrying an interesting market into free agency, Talanoa Hufanga has blended one of this decade’s top safety seasons with an injury-plagued recent past. The former All-Pro, however, has naturally generated interest.

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 8

Sports Illustrated Names Talanoa Hufanga as Best Free Agent Fit For Bengals

Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame dropped one free agent fit for every NFL team this offseason and he thinks the Bengals should try to sign 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5

49ers Safety Talanoa Hufanga Projected to Sign for 2-Years, $25 Million

Talanoa Hufanga most likely has priced himself out of Santa Clara. The 49ers starting strong safety the past three seasons will be a free agent in a few days, and Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame and Gilberto Manzano project him to receive a two-year, $25 million contract offer, which is likely more than the 49ers would be willing to pay him.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 22

PFF Ranks 49ers Safety Talanoa Hufanga 23rd Among NFL Free Agents

The 49ers might lose an All Pro safety this offseason. Talanoa Hufanga will be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year starts on March 12 and the 49ers might not be able to re-sign him.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20

49ers want to 'do everything we can' to re-sign two key defenders

As injuries have harpooned a 49ers NFC title defense for the second time in five years, the team’s offseason becomes more relevant.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 13, 2024

Talanoa Hufanga delivers inspiring message to 49ers teammates after loss to Rams

The San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes are all but dashed. Thursday night's 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams dropped the team to 6-8, leaving a postseason berth unlikely.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 7, 2024

49ers finally get some injury relief

The 49ers have been bombarded with injuries this year.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 6, 2024

49ers' Talanoa Hufanga eager for potential return from injury

It's been a while since Talanoa Hufanga addressed the media. The All-Pro safety has endured a challenging season, battling injuries. The latest, torn wrist ligaments, landed him on injured reserve on October 9.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 5, 2024

49ers Designate S Talanoa Hufanga To Return

The San Francisco 49ers have designated S Talanoa Hufanga to return from injured reserve, per the NFL transaction wire. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. Hufanga landed on injured reserve in early October due to a wrist injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24, 2024

49ers S Talanoa Hufanga Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

According to Michael Silver of The Athletic, 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga is expected to miss the rest of the season with multiple torn ligaments in his wrist.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 8, 2024

49ers S Talanoa Hufanga To Miss Month With Wrist Injury

49ers S Talanoa Hufanga tore ligaments in his wrist and is looking at an absence of around a month, per Matt Barrows. 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said Hufanga could end up going on injured reserve, which would sideline him for at least four games. Hufanga, 25, is a former fifth-round pick of the 49ers back in 2021 out of USC.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 24, 2024

49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga on holding himself to a 'higher standard'

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and proved to be such a certified steal that the 24-year-old out of Oregon managed to earn first-team All-Pro honors in just his second season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 21, 2024

One Concern With 49ers S Talanoa Hufanga Returning

He's back. Former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga is back in action for the San Francisco 49ers when they face the Los Angeles Rams. It is the first game he'll play since tearing his ACL last year on Nov.