Talanoa Hufanga - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Will miss Week 8 Hufanga (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.

Impact Hufanga is set to miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury he suffered Oct. 11 versus the Chargers. The veteran safety didn't practice at all this week, so it's far from certain he'll be ready to return Week 9. Devon Key and Jahdae Barron should continue to help prop up the secondary in Hufanga's absence.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined at practice Hufanga (ankle) did not participate at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Hufanga has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 versus the Chargers. The safety appears likely to miss a third straight contest, and if that's the case, Devon Key would stand to draw another start in Denver's secondary Sunday versus the Chiefs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will be sidelined for Week 7 Hufanga (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Hufanga was held out of practice all week due to an ankle injury, which he picked up during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Chargers. He'll be sidelined for a second consecutive game, and his next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1. Devon Key and Jahdae Barron will both continue to see more work in the secondary in Hufanga's absence.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Hufanga (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hufanga suffered an ankle injury during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Chargers, and the severity of the injury was diagnosed as week-to-week. He didn't play against the Seahawks in Week 6, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road tilt against the Cardinals. Devon Key will continue to operate in an expanded role in the Broncos' secondary for as long as Hufanga is sidelined.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos survive brutal 6-game stretch thanks to the defense but Bo Nix is mired in a worsening slump

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Seattle, Sam Darnold Are Struggling: 3 Takeaways From Broncos' OT Win vs. Seahawks

Sam Darnold's woes have continued. Here are three takeaways from the Broncos' overtime win over the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Seattle, Sam Darnold Are Struggling: 3 Takeaways From Broncos' OT Win vs. Seahawks

Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on Ja'Quan McMillian's pick, Wil Lutz's 53-yarder

Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold’s pass in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal that gave the Denver Broncos a 17-14 victory over the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Broncos cornerback Riley Moss active for game against Seahawks

The Denver Broncos’ banged-up secondary received a boost with Riley Moss active for Thursday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Facing multi-week absence Hufanga (ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks due to the injury he sustained in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Chargers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Listed as a non-participant on the Broncos' first two Week 6 injury reports, Hufanga is set to miss Thursday's game against the Seahawks and looks like he could be in danger of missing additional time beyond that. Per Fowler, one source familiar with Hufanga's situation estimated that the safety could be sidelined for about 2-to-3 weeks, depending on how quickly he bounces back from the ankle injury. Hufanga has recorded 23 tackles (12 solo), three pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one sack and one touchdown through the Broncos' first five games.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Considered unavailable Monday Hufanga (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on the Broncos' estimated injury report Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Hufanga suffered an ankle injury during the team's 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday, and the team will have a short week prior to facing the Seahawks on Thursday night. The safety will have two more chances to participate at practice this week, and if he can't go Thursday, Devon Key would be the top candidate to draw a start in Hufanga's place within Denver's secondary.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Done for day Hufanga (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Hufanga had his lower body bent backwards while making a tackle in the second half, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. In his absence, JL Skinner and Devon Key are both candidates to see increased opportunities at safety.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Four tackles in loss Hufanga recorded four total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Hufanga was on the field for every one of the team's defensive snaps in the contest, but he was limited to a season-low four takedowns. The safety has now registered 21 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting two passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown, over four contests to open the 2026 campaign.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Only George Kittle could pull off friendliest of jabs at Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga George Kittle took a friendly potshot at his former teammate, Talanoa Hufanga, after leaving him in the dust during the 49ers' win over the...

OCTOBER 5 • NINERNOISE.COM

George Kittle's long TD against the Broncos proves he's back to old form for the 49ers

With the San Francisco 49ers protecting a three-point lead late in the fourth quarter, George Kittle caught a pass 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage against a blitz and saw only...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Brock Purdy throws 2 TD passes to lead the undefeated 49ers past the Broncos 24-14

Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and Christian McCaffrey ran for a score to lead the undefeated San Francisco 49ers to a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

West Coast Read: Can Dream Team Rams Really Miss The Playoffs? Why The Case Is Building

A 1-2 start typically isn't cause for concern, but the case is mounting for the Rams to miss the playoffs.

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

West Coast Read: Can Dream Team Rams Really Miss The Playoffs? Why The Case Is Building

The Former 49er Who Could Cause Problems for San Francisco in Week 4 The San Francisco 49ers will be wary of one player when they face the Denver Broncos in Week 4, and it happens to be their former player, Ta...

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Talanoa Hufanga and George Kittle reveal true feelings of each other ahead of Week 4 matchup A topic that has surfaced ahead of the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos is the return of Talanoa Hufanga to Levi’...

OCTOBER 2 • NYPOST.COM

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OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Last Man Standing: Which 3-0 Team Will Be The NFL's Last Undefeated?

DC Vance Joseph on S Talanoa Hufanga's play: 'That's who he is' Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph speaks to the media ahead of Week 4 about the challenges of going against 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan,...

OCTOBER 1 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Huge fourth quarter in Week 3 win Hufanga recorded five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and three pass defenses (one interception and a pick-six) during the Broncos' 30-26 win over the Rams in Week 3.

Impact Hufanga's heroics in the fourth quarter was a driving force behind the Broncos' come-from-behind victory this past Sunday. It started early in the period with a 10-yard sack on Matthew Stafford on a third-and-5, leading to a 48-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis. Hufanga followed that up by picking off a Stafford pass intended for Kyren Williams, which Hufanga returned 66 yards for a touchdown to give the Broncos the lead. The sixth-year safety wrapped up his career night with a game-sealing interception off Stafford in the end zone on the final play of the contest. Hufanga and the Broncos will look to carry their momentum into a Week 4 road tilt against the 49ers this Sunday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga's ball-machine grind pays off with pair of picks in win over Rams

Safety Talanoa Hufanga shined in Denver's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams with a pair of picks on Matthew Stafford passes

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Talanoa Hufanga's Historic Night Earns Him Major NFL Honor The NFL recognized Talanoa Hufanga for his epic performance against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

S Talanoa Hufanga named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following Week 3 win over Rams Following a spectacular fourth-quarter performance, Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga has earned league-wide recognition.

SEPTEMBER 30 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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