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49ers' Mike Evans: Clicks quickly with Purdy
Mike Evans secured six of seven targets for 49 yards and a touchdown during the San Francisco 49ers' 27-7 Week 1 win over the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.Evans shrugged off recent nagging injuries to hit the ground running in his 49ers regular-season debut, recording three catches for 22 yards on the opening possession alone. He would go on to double up that reception tally by game's end, tying for the team lead in that category with Deebo Samuel while also drawing even with his teammate for second in targets. Evans also was on the receiving end of the second of Brock Purdy's three touchdown passes, muscling his way to a contested two-yard grab in the left corner of the end zone in the third quarter. If early returns are any indication, the Purdy-Evans connection could be a prolific one throughout the season, and a Week 2 home matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 20 presents as a particularly promising matchup.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Removed from injured list
Mike Evans (adductor) was not listed on the injury report the San Francisco 49ers released Tuesday, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.Evans has been slowed by injuries since early August, but he apparently is back at 100 percent in advance of Week 1. Barring any setbacks, he'll fill a starting wide receiver spot when the 49ers kick off their 2026 campaign against the Rams in Australia.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Involved in practice Monday
Mike Evans (adductor) was spotted on the field in full uniform during the open portion of Monday's practice in Melbourne, Australia, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Wagoner notes that linebacker Nick Bosa (knee) and running back Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) were the only San Francisco 49ers players who didn't appear to be mixing into team drills during the open portion of practice, so Evans appears likely to have been at least a limited participant in Monday's session. The 49ers will release their first injury report of the season later Monday, when the extent of Evans' practice participation will be revealed. Evans had his practice activity managed for much of training camp while he contended with a minor quadriceps strain and, more recently, an adductor injury.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Returns to practice Wednesday
Mike Evans (groin) returned to practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Evans has barely practiced this summer due to various nagging injuries, but his return to the field Wednesday gives him some time to get ready for next Thursday's season opener against the Rams in Australia. The Niners are flying out Wednesday of this week to get their body clocks acclimated to the time change. As long as Evans avoids setbacks over the next week, he should be available against Los Angeles, though it's fair to wonder how much chemistry he's built with Brock Purdy at this point.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Eyeing practice return next week
San Francisco general manager John Lynch said Tuesday the team hopes to have Mike Evans (groin) back at practice next week, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard reports.The veteran wideout has been slowed by an adductor injury over the last week. The Niners will continue to be cautious with Evans as they prepare for their season opener Sept. 10 in Australia. That Evans won't practice this week is notable, given the already tight timeline and the upcoming international travel.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Groin injury considered minor
Mike Evans' groin injury is considered minor, and he plans to be ready for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 regular-season opener against the Rams on Thursday, Sept. 10, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.Evans has missed a bunch of practice time during training camp. first dealing with a quad issue before coming down with a groin injury earlier this week. While he's aiming to be ready for Week 1, Evans and Brock Purdy haven't had much time to work on their chemistry. At 33 years old with a checkered injury history, Evans is shaping up as a boom-or-bust fantasy pick headed into the season.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Sitting with groin injury
Mike Evans is not practicing Tuesday due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Evans has dealt with a number of injuries already in camp, and the latest report indicates another one has popped up. The extent of the latest setback is uncertain, but another update on Evans' status will be posted when more information is available.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Back in team drills Saturday
Mike Evans (quadriceps) took part in 11-on-11 work at Saturday's practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Evans has been on and off the practice field in training camp due to bouts with quad injuries, including this past Tuesday's session, when he exited early and was seen with a wrap on his upper left leg. He didn't suit up in either of the San Francisco 49ers' first two preseason games, but the 13-year pro doesn't necessarily require exhibition reps to serve as QB Brock Purdy's top wide receiver Week 1.
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49ers' Mike Evans: In uniform for practice Saturday
Mike Evans (quadriceps) is suited up for Saturday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.After Evans departed Tuesday's joint practice with the Chargers, coach Kyle Shanahan said the veteran wide receiver was dealing with some quadriceps tightness, which resulted in his left quad being wrapped near the end of that session. Evans didn't play in Thursday's preseason win versus the Chargers, giving him just one more chance for preseason game action ahead of Week 1.
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49ers' Mike Evans: Injury issue downplayed by Shanahan
Kyle Shanahan said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Chargers that Mike Evans experienced some quadriceps tightness, and the coach doesn't believe the issue is a serious one, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Evans initially left Tuesday's session and had his left foot/ankle wrapped and iced, but he eventually moved that wrapping to his left quad. He previously missed early training-camp practices due to a quadriceps issue, so it appears to be a slight aggravation of the previous concern. Shanahan's comments indicate the San Francisco 49ers aren't concerned about Evans' health, but the team likely will exercise caution with the veteran wide receiver with two preseason games remaining before Week 1.