MALIK MUSTAPHA NEWS

Ruled out for Thursday Mustapha (chest) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Mustapha likely sustained a chest injury in the 49ers' blowout win over the Bears in Week 14, and after closing the week of practice with a DNP on Wednesday, he'll be sidelined for Thursday night's divisional matchup. Expect Talanoa Hufanga, who just returned from injured reserve last week, to start opposite Ji'Ayir Brown as part of San Francisco's top safety duo in Week 15.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing chest injury Mustapha (chest) was estimated as a limited practice participant on Monday's injury report, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Even though Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) returned from injured reserve before Sunday's game against the Bears, Mustapha still got the start at strong safety and finished with five tackles (two solo) while playing 45 defensive snaps in the 38-13 win. However, Mustapha appears to have picked up a chest injury in the process, which earned him a limited tag on Monday's estimation. His practice participation over the next two days will determine his availability for Thursday's NFC West clash against the Rams.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records nine tackles in loss Mustapha finished with nine tackles (three solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Packers.

Impact The rookie safety also played on every defensive snap for the fourth game in a row. Mustapha has 52 tackles (21 solo) and four pass breakups, including an interception, in 2024.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles vs. Tampa Bay Mustapha finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers with seven tackles (two solo).

Impact Mustapha was questionable to play Sunday due to a calf issue that limited him in practice. However, that didn't appear to bother the rookie fourth-round pick as he played every single defensive snap for the third time this season and tied De'Vondre Campbell and Deommodore Lenoir for second-most tackles behind Fred Warner (nine). Through the first nine games of the regular season, Mustapha has logged 37 tackles (15 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception).

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to suit up in Week 10 Mustapha (calf) is not among San Francisco's inactives for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact A calf issue resulted in Mustapha being limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, but he will be able to take the field Sunday against Tampa Bay. That's a positive development for the 49ers, whose secondary will be impacted by the absence Sunday of Charvarius Ward (personal). Mustapha has tallied 17 tackles over his past two games.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Mustapha (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Mustapha's availability for Week 10 is in question after popping up on the 49ers' injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a calf issue. The rookie safety has been an integral part of San Francisco's defense through eight games, recording 30 total tackles and four passes defended, including one interception. If he can't play Sunday, expect George Odum to start alongside Ji'Ayir Brown as part of the 49ers' top safety duo.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf issue Mustapha was a limited participant in practice Thursday due to a calf injury.

Impact This is the first word of a calf issue for Mustapha, who practiced in full during the 49ers' first session of the week Wednesday. The rookie has been a key part of San Francisco's secondary this season, tallying 30 tackles (13 solo) and an interception through eight contests. Mustapha played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 8 against Dallas prior to the 49ers' Week 9 bye, and if he's not able to suit up Sunday against Tampa Bay, George Odum or Tashaun Gipson -- the latter of whom was signed to the practice squad Tuesday -- could be called upon to start.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Niners' leading tackler in loss Mustapha recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-18 loss versus the Chiefs.

Impact Mustapha logged a career-high 67 defensive snaps in Week 7, and he had by far his most productive game as a pro thus far. He should continue to have a significant role in San Francisco's defense at least until Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) is able to return from injured reserve.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Niners' leading tackler in loss Mustapha recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-18 loss versus the Chiefs.

Impact Mustapha logged a career-high 67 defensive snaps in Week 7, and he had by far his most productive game as a pro thus far. He should continue to have a significant role in San Francisco's defense at least until Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) is able to return from injured reserve.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Mustapha Wraps Up Xavier Worthy on 1st Down San Francisco 49ers S Malik Mustapha tackled WR Xavier Worthy in the team's Week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

OCTOBER 20 • 49ERS.COM

Noah Gray Hurdles Malik Mustapha for Big First-Down Pickup vs. 49ers Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray's hurdle yields first-down pickup vs. San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 20 • CHIEFS.COM

Cleared for Sunday Mustapha (ankle) is not among the injury report for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Mustapha suffered a low-ankle sprain last Thursday against Seattle and wasn't able to return after the injury, but he should be back on the field as San Francisco takes on the Chiefs at home. The starting safety has 13 tackles (7.0 solo) and three passes defended, including one interception so far this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Wednesday Mustapha (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mustapha suffered a low-ankle sprain last Thursday against Seattle and wasn't able to return after the injury. The extended time between that contest and the beginning of the Week 7 practice slate may have aided in the safety being able to get back on the practice field Wednesday, though he was a limited participant. Mustapha seems to have a chance of suiting up Sunday versus Kansas City, but George Odum would likely take over in a starting role if Mustapha can't play.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Works on side Monday Mustapha (ankle) was spotted working off to the side of 49ers' practice Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Mustapha was considered day-to-day after exiting San Francisco's Week 6 win over the Seahawks with a low ankle sprain. His participation later in the week will provide the best indication on whether the rookie safety can return for the 49ers' Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with ankle sprain Mustapha is day-to-day with a low ankle sprain that he suffered in Thursday's matchup against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mustapha exited earlier in San Francisco's eventual victory over the Seahawks but not before logging two tackles and an interception. Given that the 49ers played on Thursday, the 5-foot-10 safety will have a longer stretch to recover if he's hoping to play next Sunday against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Mustapha (ankle) will not return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The safety made two tackles, including one for a loss, and intercepted a pass before exiting. San Francisco's starting safeties, George Odum and Ji'Ayir Brown, remain healthy, and Jaylen Mahoney is the only other reserve safety available.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Mustapha (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Seahawks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The safety recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, and an interception before exiting. Mustapha played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the 49ers' previous two games. San Francisco's two starting safeties, George Odum and Ji'Ayir Brown, are still healthy.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Mustapha Se Estrena Con Una Increíble Intercepción El safety de los 49ers, Malik Mustapha, hace la primera intercepción de su carrera al atrapar el pase del mariscal de los Seattle Seahawks,...

OCTOBER 11 • 49ERS.COM

Malik Mustapha Grabs First Career INT vs. Geno Smith San Francisco 49ers S Malik Mustapha intercepted Seahawks QB Geno Smith's pass during the team's Week 6 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks...

OCTOBER 11 • 49ERS.COM

Malik Mustapha Detiene a Los Titans en 4ta Oportunidad El profundo, Malik Mustapha, realizó una gran tacleada en cuarto down para regresarle a posesión a los San Francisco 49ers.

AUGUST 11 • 49ERS.COM

Happy Birthday to Malik Mustapha! San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha celebrates his birthday on June 25.

JUNE 25 • 49ERS.COM