Malik Mustapha, the promising rookie safety for the San Francisco 49ers, is recovering from a torn ACL sustained during the last game of the previous season. His injury, initially kept under wraps until after the NFL Draft, has raised concerns given the 49ers' secondary losses. However, Mustapha's commitment to rehabilitation is evident as he attends all OTA and minicamp sessions, and reports suggest he is progressing well ahead of schedule.

Despite being unable to participate in team drills, he has been visibly active in training, performing strength exercises and demonstrating mobility. There is optimism he might avoid starting the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, potentially impacting the 49ers’ secondary and their depth as they navigate early-season challenges.