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Mike Evans leaves 49ers game with rib injury in Week 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:19 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Mike Evans leaves 49ers game with rib injury in Week 3

Summary

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans was carted off the field during the Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a rib injury. The injury occurred after Evans played 18 snaps, and head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that it does not appear to be serious. Evans, in his first season with the 49ers after 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has struggled with injuries this season, limiting his contributions. His status is currently unknown, which raises concerns about his availability for upcoming games as the 49ers face a growing injury list among their receivers.

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Status Watch

•Mike Evans carted off in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals
•Evans has struggled with injuries since joining the 49ers
•Head coach Kyle Shanahan says injury does not appear serious
•Evans now in 13th NFL season after 12 years with Tampa Bay
•49ers facing challenges with receiver depth amid injuries

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1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Former Bucs All-Pro Carted Off With Injury in Week 3

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not retain their franchise icon Mike Evans in 2026, in part because his age and injury status were concerning. When Evans was on the field for the San Francisco 49ers, he was the same old star receiver that the Bucs miss. However, Evans has been in and out of games […] The post Former Bucs All-Pro Carted Off With Injury in Week 3 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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