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George Kittle praises Mike Evans as veteran WR for 49ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:26 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

George Kittle praises Mike Evans as veteran WR for 49ers
Summary

49ers tight end George Kittle expressed admiration for new teammate Mike Evans during a recent podcast. Kittle noted that Evans is the first veteran wide receiver the team has had since Emmanuel Sanders, highlighting his football IQ and route-running ability. Kittle believes Evans' experience will enhance the 49ers' already strong passing offense, which ranked fifth last season despite injuries. Evans is looking to bounce back after an injury-plagued season that limited him to eight games and marked the end of his streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

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  • •Kittle called Evans 'unguardable' during offseason practices.
  • •Evans recorded career-lows in catches, yards, and touchdowns last season.
  • •49ers finished fifth in passing offense last year despite injuries.
  • •Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy discussed Evans' contributions.
  • •Evans seeks to return to form with improved health this season.
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  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle: Mike Evans is our first veteran WR since Emmanuel Sanders
What they're saying
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49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk called Mike Evans "unguardable" during the offseason practices. 49ers tight end George Kittle concurs.

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