SANTA CLARA — Safety Talanoa Hufanga's return from a knee injury that ended his season a year ago might have to wait. Hufanga is listed as doubtful on the 49ers' official Week 1 injury report, which the team released on Saturday afternoon. San Francisco opens the season against the New York Jets on Monday night at Levi's Stadium. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and linebacker Dee Winters (ankle) were ruled out. Running back Christian McCaffrey has been cleared for action but is listed as questionable. He was listed as limited in practice this week with calf and Achilles issues. Left guard Aaron Banks (finger) is also listed as questionable. McCaffrey and Banks are expected to be available for Monday's game. Hufanga, who enters his fourth NFL season, has a spot on the 49ers' 53-man roster and was cleared to return to practice last week. He took part in limited practice this week. Hufanga sustained a torn ACL in his right knee on Nov. 19 on a non-contact play as he attempted to tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White in the open field. He underwent surgery later that week. He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the opening of...
49ers vs. Jets injury report: CMC questionable; Hufanga doubtful
Sep 7, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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