Kyle Shanahan updates on Mike Evans' injury status after 49ers game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Following the San Francisco 49ers' victory over the Washington Commanders, head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed the injuries sustained by several players, wide receiver Mike Evans, who dealt with persistent Achilles issues. Shanahan stated that Evans experienced a flare-up during the game but does not believe it to be a long-term concern. He noted that there might not be a need for further testing on Evans' Achilles tendon. The 49ers also face challenges at wide receiver, with multiple players injured, prompting the team to rely on practice squad players while hoping for a recovery after the upcoming bye week.
- •Mike Evans suffered an Achilles flare-up during the game.
- •Kyle Shanahan thinks Evans' injury is not long-term.
- •The 49ers face depth issues at wide receiver.
- •Shanahan remains hopeful for Evans' recovery next week.
- •Other injured players include Luke Gifford and Upton Stout.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan on Mike Evans’ injury: ‘We don’t think it’s a long-term thing’
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