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49ers' Malik Mustapha Cleared for Practice, Week 6 Possible

10/7/2025

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Safety Malik Mustapha is cleared to return to the 49ers' practice field.
The 49ers opened a 21-day window to activate him from physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
He could play Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Shanahan says recovery remains cautious.
Kittle remains on IR and Aiyuk on the PUP list, with the 49ers leading the NFC West.

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Safety Malik Mustapha is cleared to return to the 49ers' practice field.
The 49ers opened a 21-day window to activate him from physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
He could play Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Shanahan says recovery remains cautious.
Kittle remains on IR and Aiyuk on the PUP list, with the 49ers leading the NFC West.