League: NFL Sport: Football Country: Australia Category: Injuries

49ers list top four receivers as inactive for game in Atlanta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

49ers list top four receivers as inactive for game in Atlanta

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have announced their inactive list ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Notable absences include wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, along with defensive end Nick Bosa and linebacker Luke Gifford. The team is dealing with significant injuries, activating rookie Enrique Cruz for the first time. Coach Kyle Shanahan may adjust offensive strategies with Christian McCaffrey potentially taking on a more prominent role. The 49ers are currently low on available players, but linebacker Dre Greenlaw is set to return.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel among key players inactive against Falcons.
•Nick Bosa and Luke Gifford also unavailable due to injuries.
•Rookie Enrique Cruz activated as the team struggles with injuries.
•Christian McCaffrey may take on a larger role in the offense.
•Dre Greenlaw returns to bolster the linebacker corps.

Latest Updates

3:48 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers inactive list: The top 4 WRs from Week 1 won’t play

What they're saying

"
The 49ers took the field in Australia with Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson, and Deebo Samuel against the Rams. Neither of those players will be in uniform in Atlanta.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

San Francisco 49ers NFL Football