Hufanga didn’t participate in training camp, but got close enough to returning to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list at final cuts. That made him eligible to return as soon as he was ready instead of waiting the requisite four weeks had he stayed on an injured list.

The San Francisco 49ers could be getting back a major piece of their defense this week, as safety Talanoa Hufanga practiced in full for the first time on Thursday, taking another step up in getting ready to play in an actual game.

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga was a full participant in practice for the first time since tearing a ligament in his knee last November and could be set to return to game action this week.