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Mike Evans honored by Rice and Fitzgerald ahead of 2026 NFL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:59 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Mike Evans honored by Rice and Fitzgerald ahead of 2026 NFL season

Summary

In an offseason filled with attention for the 49ers, wide receiver Mike Evans received praise from Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald. Both players highlighted Evans’ accomplishments, including his record-tying streak of consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Rice expressed disappointment over Evans’ injury that broke his streak in 2025, while Fitzgerald called Evans the most underrated receiver of his generation. As the 2026 NFL season approaches, Evans aims to make a significant impact under head coach Kyle Shanahan, with expectations high for the 49ers’ offense.

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•Mike Evans tied Jerry Rice's record for 1,000-yard seasons.
•Evans' injury in 2025 ended his streak.
•Rice and Fitzgerald praised Evans ahead of the season.
•Kyle Shanahan will lead the 49ers' offense in 2026.
•Expectations are high for the 49ers in the NFC West.

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1:59 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers' Mike Evans Draws Hall of Fame Praise Ahead Of 2026 Season

What they're saying

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Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald warn of a terrifying new era in San Francisco as the legendary wideout looks to reclaim his dominance under Kyle Shanahan.
— Yahoo Sports

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