When the offseason began, most analysts expected that the 49ers starting safeties for 2024 would be Ji'Ayir Brown and Talanoa Hufanga. But Mike Silver recently reported that Talanoa Hufanga, who's coming off a torn ACL and has not been assured of a starting job for next season.
Losing All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga should've left a sizable hole on defense for the San Francisco 49ers. However, that never was the case thanks to rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown.
Ji'Ayir Brown patiently awaited his opportunity to contribute to the San Francisco 49ers' defense. Unfortunately, that opportunity arose after an injury to starter Talanoa Hufanga, thrusting Brown into a starting role.
LAS VEGAS -- Playing in the Super Bowl can take its toll on a player, especially young ones. Unless you're San Francisco 49ers rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown. He is not someone that will feel any of that.
San Francisco 49ers rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown had hoped to reclaim his starting role after returning from a knee injury, but veteran Logan Ryan got the nod in the playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
The San Francisco 49ers did not have a first or second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but that did not prevent them from unearthing two big-time contributors.
Dre Greenlaw and Logan Ryan lived up to the words of their head coach during the San Francisco 49ers' Wednesday practice ahead of Saturday's divisional round matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 17 matchup on the road against the Washington Commanders. These seven players will not suit up for the game.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed optimism that Ji'Ayir Brown could be healthy enough to suit up for the team's regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 17 contest against the Washington Commanders on Sunday at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Below are the official injury status reports for the two teams.
Ji'Ayir Brown has not practiced this week due to a knee sprain suffered on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens. The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic that the rookie safety can play against the Washington Commanders this weekend, but the likelihood diminishes with each missed practice.
Rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown appeared on the San Francisco 49ers' injury report this week, nursing a knee sprain sustained against the Baltimore Ravens.
Rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown is the latest addition to the San Francisco 49ers' extensive injury list following Monday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Ji'Ayir Brown aspires to be one of the best safeties in NFL history. This week, he had the opportunity to converse with Richard Sherman, one of the best defensive backs ever to play the game.
The San Francisco 49ers have notched some impressive wins this season but aren't seeking praise. That's because they hold themselves to a high standard.
The 49ers say they're pleased with Ji'Ayir Brown. They say they like his confidence and the way he communicates on the field. They say all the right things about him.
The San Francisco 49ers are still exploring their safety options due to injuries to Talanoa Hufanga and George Odum. Tayler Hawkins is on the practice squad, and the team has added veteran Erik Harris.
San Francisco 49ers safety George Odum suffered a torn biceps injury in the team's blowout win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving night. Odum is one of the top special teamers in the NFL.
John Lynch clung to hope that safety Talanoa Hufanga hadn't sustained a severe injury during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Unfortunately, fears were confirmed when it was revealed that Hufanga had torn his ACL and would miss the remainder of the season.
The San Francisco 49ers fears were confirmed Monday morning after an MRI revealed that All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga tore the ACL in his right knee.
No defense in the NFL has more interceptions than the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers rookie safety Ji'Ayir Brown has seen limited action on defense this season, with only 30 defensive snaps through nine games. However, he has been actively contributing on special teams, where he has amassed 137 snaps.
The 49ers need to shake up their defense. It looks slow and lifeless. It even looks old at times. Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks seems to have no confidence in his secondary, and plays the cornerbacks nine yards off the line of scrimmage, and the safeties aren't making plays like he did last season.
The San Francisco 49ers have entered the draft room. The 49ers sent the Minnesota Vikings Nos. 102, 164 and 222, with San Francisco selecting Penn State safety Ji’Ayir Brown at No.
Early Thursday morning, (former) Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds announced his farewell. After five up-and-down seasons in the black and gold, he will head elsewhere in free agency.
Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown, who led the team with four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown, will return to the secondary next season. Brown announced Tuesday that he plans to play his final season of eligibility for the Lions in 2022.
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