49ers' All-Pro Safety Talanoa Hufanga OutACL
Rookie Ji-Ayir Brown to Start in Hufanga's Place, Expected Recovery by 2024 Season Start
- San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL.
- Hufanga sustained the non-contact injury during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Rookie Ji-Ayir Brown, who broke up a pass in the end zone and had an interception in the 27-14 win over the Buccaneers, is expected to start for the rest of the season in Hufanga's place.
- Hufanga, 23, had three interceptions and three passes defensed in 10 starts this season and was fourth on the team in tackles (52).
- Despite the injury, Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Hufanga to be ready for Week 1 of 2024.
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