Overview

• Malik Mustapha re-injured the ACL graft in his right knee during the 2024 regular-season finale and has undergone surgery, sidelining him until mid-2025.
• The 49ers bolstered their safety depth by signing veterans Jason Pinnock and Richie Grant in March and drafting Kansas State safety Marques Sigle in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Mustapha, a 2024 fourth-round pick, recorded 72 tackles, one interception, and five passes defensed during his rookie season, stepping up as a starter after Talanoa Hufanga's injury.
• Talanoa Hufanga, an All-Pro safety, departed the 49ers in March, signing a three-year, $39 million deal with the Denver Broncos.
• General Manager John Lynch praised Sigle's versatility and speed, highlighting his potential to contribute to the team's restructured defensive backfield.