49ers' Mike Evans faces injury concerns ahead of Week 6 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is dealing with soreness in his Achilles and a rib injury, raising concerns about his status for their upcoming Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Evans will not practice today, adding to the team's injury woes after losing Deebo Samuel to a multi-week hamstring injury. The 49ers, currently 5-0, are already without several other receivers, making Evans' potential absence a significant setback. The team has time to assess his condition before the game on October 23.
- •Mike Evans has Achilles soreness and a rib issue.
- •Evans will not practice today due to his injuries.
- •49ers already lost Deebo Samuel to a multi-week injury.
- •Team is preparing for a Monday Night Football matchup.
- •Only healthy receivers available include Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers get concerning Mike Evans report amid Achilles injury issue
"This is not the kind of news the 49ers want to get at all on their top WR.
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