Malik Mustapha's injury alters 49ers safety competition during camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha has sustained a hamstring injury during practice, affecting the team's defensive lineup. Mustapha's absence allows Marques Sigle to take more reps with the first team, potentially securing a starting position alongside Ji'Ayir Brown. The extent of Mustapha's injury remains unclear, but he is expected to miss at least several practices. Sigle, who previously started last season, was replaced mid-year by Mustapha. The performance during this time will be crucial for Sigle's chances of reclaiming a starting job.
- •Mustapha injured his hamstring at practice on July 28.
- •Marques Sigle will take more first-team reps during Mustapha's absence.
- •The timeline for Mustapha's return is uncertain; he may miss all of preseason.
- •Sigle earned seven starts last season as a fifth-round pick.
- •If Sigle performs well, he could secure a starting role.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Mustapha injury shakes up 49ers battle for starting safety jobs
"The San Francisco 49ers safety battle will look a little different while Malik Mustapha is on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
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