49ers Safety Emerges as Potential Lions Trade Target
The Lions could target 49ers safety Malik Mustapha, a third-year player with 22 career starts, as a trade option to address their secondary needs.
Malik Mustapha
S · San Francisco 49ers · #6
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Status
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- SS #2
- Defense
- College
- Wake Forest
- Experience
- 3 seasons
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Recent form
- Wk 5@ SEAW 32-290.0 pts
- Wk 4vs DENW 24-140.0 pts
- Wk 3vs ARIW 36-300.0 pts
- Wk 2vs MIAW 35-130.0 pts
- Wk 1@ LARW 27-70.0 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · SF | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · SF | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Malik Mustapha: quick answers
- Is Malik Mustapha injured?
- Malik Mustapha has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Malik Mustapha
The Lions are reportedly eyeing 49ers safety Malik Mustapha as a potential trade target to shore up their secondary. Mustapha, entering his third season, has started 22 career games for San Francisco. No deal has been reported yet, so his status with the 49ers remains unchanged for now.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Malik Mustapha says his 49ers teammates are well aware of what's on the line heading into their matchup with the Seahawks. The safety's comments reflect the growing urgency within San Francisco's locker room as the team looks to gain ground in a tight divisional race.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest Mustapha news
49ers Starter Sends Blunt Message Before Seahawks Showdown
49ers safety Malik Mustapha says the locker room already understands the stakes heading into San Francisco's game against the Seahawks.
Kyle Shanahan ‘real excited’ with Malik Mustapha ahead of Week 5 start
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expressed excitement about Malik Mustapha, who will start at safety in Week 5 after Marques Sigle's injury.
Kyle Shanahan ‘real excited’ with Malik Mustapha ahead of Week 5 start
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says he's excited about Malik Mustapha stepping into the starting secondary for Week 5 against Seattle, after Marques Sigle went down with a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win.