Mustapha will debut a new number when he hits the practice field on Tuesday, and he isn't the only rookie making a switch ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets.
According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the following rookies have updated their jersey numbers:
- CB Renardo Green, 0 (previously 31)
- S Malik Mustapha, 6 (previously 43)
- WR Jacob Cowing, 19 (previously 83)
- RB Isaac Guerendo, 31 (previously 49)
In addition, the following veterans, both on the practice squad, will wear these numbers:
- WR Trent Taylor, 81 (previously 19)
- WR Terrace Marshall, 84 (recent signing)
Tuesday's practice is a bonus session. The 49ers will begin their regular game week practice schedule on Thursday before hosting the Jets at Levi's Stadium in one week.
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