CBS Sport: San Francisco 49ers’ key player resumes training after long term injury.

After rupturing a ligament in his knee in November of last year, San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga participated fully in practice for the first time and may make his way back to the field this week.

Hufanga missed the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during a victory over Tampa Bay on November 19 of last year. Prior to being activated when the Niners reduced their roster to 53 players on August 27, Hufanga was placed on the physically unable to perform list and missed training camp.

He missed the first two games of the season and has been limited in practice for the past two weeks. Now, barring any setbacks this week, he is scheduled to make his season debut on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, offering a much-needed boost for the Niners.

Coach Kyle Shanahan remarked on Wednesday, “You always miss Huf out there.” “His big-play abilities, his communication skills, and his ability to jet from sideline to sideline. It’s going to excite us. Should all go according to plan, he should return this week. He has been missed.

After being selected by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2021 selection, Hufanga began his career primarily on special teams before making his way into the defense by the end of his rookie campaign.

Hufanga was playing at a high level again the previous season before suffering an injury, having racked up 52 tackles and three interceptions. He went on to become an All-Pro in his second season.

Following Hufanga’s injury, the defense somewhat deteriorated, giving up 4.4 more points per game and 0.24 more yards per play.

The All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner stated, “We missed him a lot.” “Despite his youth, he possesses significant leadership qualities in that room. For me, it’s really important that he has a voice in the background shouting out the checks and warning everyone—including myself. It relieves me of a lot of things. I’m very glad to see him again.”

Even though a valuable defensive player will probably return to the Niners, the offense is lacking two essential components. With Achilles tendinitis, All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Star receiver Deebo Samuel will miss a few weeks due to a calf strain.

defensive end According to Nick Bosa, everyone must make up for those absences.