49ers All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga has torn ACL

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Tests confirmed that San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga suffered a torn ACL in his right knee against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Kyle Shanahan announced Monday.

Shanahan had indicated on Sunday after the Niners' 27-14 win that the organization was bracing for an ACL injury that could mean the end of Hufanga's 2023 season.

With 8:40 left in the third quarter, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield dumped a pass off in the right flat to running back Rachaad White. As White worked upfield, Hufanga closed in to attempt the tackle but bit on an inside fake from White, who ran past him for an 11-yard gain. Hufanga planted his right leg…