San Francisco 49ers
Will Tukuafu - #48 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 293 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/03/1984 |
| Birthplace | Salt Lake City, UT |
| College | Oregon |
| Years played | 3 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 |
Shorts and Shells: Week 16
Ranking the danger factor of the teams that have yet to qualify for the postseason; Jerome Simpson's and Richard Seymour's heroics; plus plenty more.
Defense, special teams carry 49ers over Seahawks
David Akers kicked four field goals and the 49ers held on for a 19-17 victory over the Seahawks on Saturday.
49ers PK Akers sets field-goal record
David Akers made his 41st field goal of the season in Week 16, setting an NFL single-season record.
New deal for 49ers QB Smith could be coming soon
It appears 49ers QB Alex Smith has done more than enough this season to earn a new contract in the not-too-distant future.
Utility: Still in dark over Candlestick blackout
California utility companies still seeking answers to embarrassing Monday-night Candlestick Park blackouts.
The First Fifteen: Week 16
Previewing the early story lines including Giants-Jets, Eagles-Cowboys, Saints-Falcons and the rest of the key Week 16 matchups.
Playoff scenarios for Week 16
Four AFC teams have clinched playoffs berths and three NFC teams have done the same.
49ers beat Big Ben, Steelers 20-3
San Francisco rode its top-ranked run defense to beat Pittsburgh and its ailing QB, Ben Roethlisberger, 20-3 on Monday night.
Power outages result in Steelers-49ers delays
A power outage at Candlestick Park interrupted the second quarter of the Pittsburgh-San Francisco "Monday Night Football" game, after an earlier outage had delayed the kickoff.
Injury report for Steelers-49ers MNF game
Here is the injury report for the Week 15 Monday-night game, Pittsburgh at San Francisco, showing the status of each injured player.
Boone shapes up as solid keeper for Niners
While deemed worthy of a recent contract extension through 2015, OL Alex Boone is not considered a core player. "But he's a definite keeper," one team insider said.
NFL upholds Harrison's suspension
The NFL upheld its one-game suspension on Steelers OLB James Harrison, league spokesman Greg Aiello announced Friday.
Jed York behind 49ers' resurgence
Jim Harbaugh has turned the 49ers around, but he wouldn't even have been with the team but for the foresight and determination of team CEO Jed York.
The First Fifteen: Week 15
Here are the top 15 story lines for Week 15 — including Tim Tebow vs. Tom Brady — which couldn't possibly be as crazy as Week 14, could it?
Playoff scenarios for Week 15
The Patriots, Ravens and Steelers are among the teams looking to clinch playoff spots this weekend.
PLAYER NEWS
The San Francisco 49ers have placed Tukuafu on the season-ending injured reserve list with a wrist injury.|||||||
He becomes the first 49er since the regular season began to go on IR.
With Kentwan Balmer still absent from training camp, the San Francisco 49ers signed Tukuafu to a two-year contract on Thursday.|||||||
Tukuafu, out of Oregon, was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks before they released him June 22.
