Malik Mustapha - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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...

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' big win over Cardinals fueled by Purdy, takeaways and key special teams play

Brock Purdy returned to the lineup and the San Francisco 49ers scored their most points in nearly two years

NOVEMBER 17 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Previewing Falcons vs. 49ers in 'Sunday Night Football' | The Saloon

OCTOBER 16 • 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 • 49ERS.COM

Cleared to make 2025 debut Mustapha (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Mustapha is ready to make his 2025 debut after fully recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in January. With how well rookie fifth-rounder Marques Sigle has been playing this season, Mustapha may work in a rotational role in the secondary and on special teams in his return.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

49ers-Buccaneers: Malik Mustapha returns to Niners' active roster Malik Mustapha added to 49ers’ safety mix, Ji’Ayir Brown expected to start fo Jason Pinnock

OCTOBER 12 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

Deadspin | 49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) set to make season debut Deadspin | 49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) set to make season debut

OCTOBER 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

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 fro...

OCTOBER 11 • THESTATE.COM

Activated off IR The 49ers activated Mustapha (knee) off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Mustapha is closer to making his return after recovering from a torn ACL. While he remains questionable for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, the 23-year-old should serve as a depth defensive back and can also contribute on special teams if he ends up playing.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Completes week of full practice Mustapha (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Mustapha is working his way back from a torn ACL and had his practice window opened Monday. He practiced in full the entire week, so he should have a strong chance to make his 2025 debut against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Completes week of full practice Mustapha (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco's Brock Purdy out again, Mac Jones questionable but expected to start

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth game this season for San Francisco due to a toe injury

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Brock Purdy remains out and Mac Jones is limited for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their game against Tampa Bay without their top two quarterbacks healthy enough to throw at practice

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Return of standout safety gives 49ers huge boost they've been waiting for The 49ers have gotten by without Malik Mustapha up to this point in the season, but his return from last year's ACL tear should provide a ma...

OCTOBER 9 • NINERNOISE.COM

McCaffrey, Mustapha, Warner & Piñeiro Reflect on Early-Season Momentum San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, S Malik Mustapha, LB Fred Warner, and K Eddy Piñeiro shared insights on the team's resilience, t...

OCTOBER 9 • 49ERS.COM

McCaffrey, Mustapha, Warner & Piñeiro Reflect on Early-Season Momentum | Press Pass San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, S Malik Mustapha, LB Fred Warner, and K Eddy Piñeiro shared insights on the team's resilience, t...

OCTOBER 9 • 49ERS.COM

Logs full session Mustapha (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Mustpaha is recovering from a torn ACL and had his practice window opened Monday. He has three weeks to be activated from injured reserve, so while his full practice participation is a positive sign, it's not indicative that Mustapha will be ready for his season debut in Week 6 against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy misses practice due to toe injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is still sidelined by a toe injury and missed practice on Wednesday

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

MALIK MUSTAPHA NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

49ers' big win over Cardinals fueled by Purdy, takeaways and key special teams play

San Francisco's Brock Purdy out again, Mac Jones questionable but expected to start

Brock Purdy remains out and Mac Jones is limited for the 49ers

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy misses practice due to toe injury