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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

49ers WR Mike Evans optimistic to play in season opener

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

2:03 PMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Mike Evans? Latest on 49ers Star’s Injury, How Long He’ll Be Out, and Whether He’ll Play Week 1
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

What they're saying

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has been dealing with some injuries throughout the preseason, and it begs the question: Will he suit up and play in Week 1? What Happened to the 49ers’ Mike Evans?Evans, 33, signed a 3-year, $42. 4 million deal with the 49ers this offseason after posting a 69.
— Yahoo Sports