Malik Mustapha - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ready to go for Week 1 Mustapha (hamstring) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Mustapha was a full participant at practice Tuesday after dealing with a hamstring injury during the preseason. The 24-year-old is expected to operate as the team's starting strong safety in 2026, and he appears to be good to go for Thursday night's regular-season opener against Los Angeles.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers New Safeties Face Major Audition in Preseason Opener San Francisco 49ers will give several safeties a major preseason opportunity with Malik Mustapha and Ji’Ayir Brown unlikely to play.

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Receiver Mike Evans misses practice for the 49ers with a strained quadriceps

Wide receiver Mike Evans missed practice for the San Francisco 49ers because of a strained quadriceps in the latest injury to hit the team’s receiver room

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Out with hamstring issue Mustapha (hamstring) was ruled out of Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mustapha was the starting free safety for the 49ers in 2025 after returning from knee surgery, but he has been competing with Marques Sigle to keep the job. This setback will allow Sigle to show himself as a more consistent and productive option, so Mustapha will need to show out once he returns to the field.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Share Bad News on Jordan James and Malik Mustapha Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall isn't the only player that the San Francisco 49ers shared bad news on today. Running back Jordan James and safe...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

49ers Spend Summer Giving Back Through Youth Football Camps | Off the Field San Francisco 49ers players Osa Odighizuwa, Mac Jones, Ricky Pearsall, Mykel Williams, and Malik Mustapha hosted youth football camps in the...

JULY 21 • 49ERS.COM

49ers need rookie-year version of Malik Mustapha to show up in 2026 Malik Mustapha regressed in 2025 after an impressive rookie season the year before, and the 49ers can only hope he reverts back to how he or...

JULY 3 • NINERNOISE.COM

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

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MARCH 11 • 49ERS.COM

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MARCH 10 • 49ERS.COM

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JANUARY 13 • 49ERS.COM

Strong return from surgery in 2025 Mustapha wrapped up 76 combined tackles (44 solo) and defended three passes (one interception) across 12 regular-season starts in 2025.

Impact Mustapha opened the regular season on the PUP list after undergoing successful surgery on the knee he injured at the tail end of the 2024 campaign. The sophomore safety only missed one game past the minimum four-week requirement and looked as dominant as he did prior to tearing his ACL. Mustapha reclaimed his starting strong safety job in Week 6 and still surpassed last year's tackle total (72) despite appearing in four fewer games. The 23-year-old will attempt to combine good health with continued strong play while starting alongside Ji'Ayir Brown in 2026.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Tallies three tackles vs. Chicago Mustapha registered three tackles (two solo) and one pass defense during San Francisco's 42-38 win over Chicago on Sunday.

Impact Mustapha played every single defensive snap during Sunday's win, but his three tackles were his lowest since Week 6 against the Buccaneers (two). The second-year safety is up to 71 combined tackles across 11 regular-season games, which is one stop shy from matching his total from his rookie campaign across 16 regular-season games. Mustapha should surpass that mark during the 49ers' Week 18 tilt against the Seahawks on Saturday, a game that will determine who captures the NFC West and enters the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the conference.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight stops in Week 16 win Mustapha tallied eight tackles (three solo) in Monday's 48-27 victory against Indianapolis.

Impact Mustapha's tackle total was third-highest on San Francisco. The second-year safety has been a steady IDP asset of late, posting at least seven stops in each of his past four games.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Mustapha Finding His Stride as 49ers Enter Pivotal Monday Night Matchup As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for a crucial Week 16 ‘Monday Night Football’ showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, safety Malik Musta...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Leads team in tackles Mustapha logged 10 tackles (six solo) during the 49ers' win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Mustapha was San Francisco's leading tackler during the victory, and he has now compiled double-digit stops twice this season. The 23-year-old will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Colts.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces 49ers in tackles Mustapha recorded seven tackles (seven solo) and one tackle for loss in Monday's 20-9 win over the Panthers.

Impact Mustapha led San Francisco in tackles and also logged his highest solo-tackle total this season. He now has at least seven total tackles in three of seven contests for the campaign.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags pick in win Mustapha logged four tackles (one solo) and an interception during San Francisco's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Mustapha managed to force his first turnover of the season when he picked off Jacoby Brissett late in the second quarter of the victory. The 23-year-old was sidelined for the first five weeks of the season with a knee injury but has gotten off to a strong start since making his return, recording 36 tackles (18 solo) and an interception across six outings.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts eight stops in Week 10 loss Mustapha notched eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Impact Mustapha tied for third among 49ers defenders in tackles in defeat. The second-year safety missed the first five weeks of the season, but since his return he's tallied 32 tackles across five contests while logging 100 percent of San Francisco's defenders each of the past three weeks.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high stops in Week 8 loss Mustapha made 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's loss to the Texans.

Impact Mustapha played a season-high 100 percent of defensive snaps in Week 8, after having made his debut Week 6 then having his workload jump Week 7. The second-year pro appears to have solidified himself as an every-down player as the 49ers prepare for a Week 9 road matchup against the Giants. That development puts him firmly on the fantasy radar in IDP formats.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps up workload in Week 7 Mustapha tallied six tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 20-10 win over the Falcons.

Impact After beginning the campaign on IR, Mustapha returned in Week 6 and logged a 38 percent snap share. The second-year safety's workload jumped significantly in Week 7, as Mustapha was on the field for 69 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps. David Lombardi of SFStandard.com suggests that Mustapha will ultimately be a regular starter while Sigle, Pinnock and Ji'Ayir Brown -- who played every defensive snap Sunday -- contend for the No. 2 spot.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Shanahan Talks Warner's Season-Ending Injury, Remains Focused on the Road Ahead Kyle Shanahan discusses the 49ers Week 6 contest against the Buccaneers, sharing injury updates and highlighting LB Tatum Bethune, S Malik M...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

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Receiver Mike Evans misses practice for the 49ers with a strained quadriceps

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