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After Losing Nick Bosa to Injury, 49ers Lose Another $68 Million Defensive Star in Win Over Falcons San Francisco – The injury storm hasn’t spared the San Francisco 49ers. Just one week after losing Nick Bosa – a defensive cornerstone due to a knee injury, Coach Kyle Shanahan’s team received more bad news: Bryce Huff, the $68 million rookie, suffered a hamstring injury during the 27–20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. According to a report by Adam Schefter (ESPN), Huff experienced an issue in the back of his thigh in the final minutes of the game and had to leave the field for medical evaluation. “We’re hoping he’ll only be out for a maximum of two weeks,” Shanahan said post-game. “Bryce has been playing great and brings tremendous energy to the defense.” Huff’s absence is a heavy blow to the 49ers, especially as they’re already missing both Nick Bosa and Tarron Jackson due to injuries. Since the start of the season, Huff has been one of the few bright spots in San Francisco’s defense – a player who signed a 4-year, $68 million contract after leaving the New York Jets in March. In the first 6 games, Huff recorded 4.5 sacks, 9 direct quarterback pressures, and consistently forced opponents to adjust their tactics. He’s not just a spearhead on the right flank but also a new hope in the effort to rebuild the once-proud Bay Area defense. On social media, fans expressed concern. “Lose Huff after Bosa, who’s left to hunt QBs?” – one account wrote on X. Another quipped: “Kyle Shanahan should call the Dolphins and borrow Chubb or Phillips.” In the post-game press conference, Coach Shanahan addressed injury questions with rare seriousness:“I can’t deny this is a major loss,” Shanahan said in a low voice. “When you lose two top players, you’re forced to change how you play. But that’s football – no one waits for you to adapt, you have to be ready immediately. I believe in the guys left in this locker room. We won’t complain. We’ll respond.” The 49ers are still neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West race, but with a growing injury list, Shanahan and his players will have to fight with sheer will to maintain their championship contender status.