The 49ers' fears came true Monday morning, as an MRI examination confirmed All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga sustained a torn ACL in his right knee. Hufanga will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the torn ligament, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on a conference call with Bay Area reporters. Hufanga sustained the injury on a non-contact play when his right knee buckled as he attempted to tackle Tampa Bay running back Rachaad White in the third quarter of the 49ers' 27-14 victory on Sunday in Santa Clara. The initial tests indicated Hufanga sustained the devastating injury. He was taken from the 49ers' sideline to the locker room on a cart. Family members met Hufanga in the 49ers' locker room, and he left Levi's Stadium after the game on crutches with a large brace on his leg. "That is sickening news," 49ers linebacker Fred Warner said Sunday evening after the team's medical staff determined Hufanga most likely sustained the tear to his ACL. The return from an ACL injury typically takes approximately nine months, if there are no setbacks along the way. Hufanga has a chance to be ready for the start of the 2024 season. "He'll need a plan for training camp, but with the time and...
49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga out for season with torn ACL
Nov 20, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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