49ers WR Mike Evans optimistic to play in season opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans aims to be on the field in Week 1 against the Rams in Australia. Despite a series of preseason injuries, including a minor groin issue, Evans intends to participate in the team's opener. He has faced challenges this training camp, including hamstring tightness and a quadriceps strain. Coach Kyle Shanahan hopes to have Evans back at practice before their departure for Australia as the 49ers prepare for a demanding start to the season.
- •Mike Evans plans to play in Week 1 against the Rams in Australia.
- •Evans has faced several injuries during training camp but the latest is considered minor.
- •He signed a three-year, $60.4 million deal with San Francisco in March.
- •The 49ers have experienced multiple injuries among their wide receiver group this summer.
- •Coach Kyle Shanahan is optimistic about having Evans back in practice soon.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Mike Evans expects to play Week 1
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ wide receiver Mike Evans plans to play Week 1 despite a recent injury
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers get promising update on injured veteran WR
"Not that there was any doubt, but Mike Evans’ groin injury doesn’t appear to be serious
"49ers wide receiver Mike Evans did not practice on Tuesday due to a groin injury.
"Mike Evans looks on track to play Week 1 despite his slew of preseason injuries.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 1:14 AMReport: Mike Evans expects to play Week 1
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans did not practice on Tuesday due to a groin injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:34 AM49ers’ wide receiver Mike Evans plans to play Week 1 despite a recent injury
Not that there was any doubt, but Mike Evans’ groin injury doesn’t appear to be serious
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:59 PM49ers get promising update on injured veteran WR
Mike Evans looks on track to play Week 1 despite his slew of preseason injuries.
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