Kyle Shanahan comments on Mike Evans' early exit from practice vs Chargers

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the early exit of wide receiver Mike Evans during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 18, 2026. Evans left the session with his foot or ankle taped and later applied ice to his quad. Despite his injury history, which includes missing nine games last season and parts of training camp, Shanahan downplayed the matter, referring to it as "tightness" and suggesting there is no serious concern. The 49ers do not have practice scheduled before their next preseason game with the Chargers, and Shanahan is expected to provide an update after that contest.

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