49ers WR Mike Evans Carted Off Field After Hard Hit
The 49ers saw two players carted off the field on Sunday as receiver Mike Evans and tackle Trent Williams suffered injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers have placed wide receiver Mike Evans on injured reserve for the remainder of their Sunday game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a rib injury. In the first half, as Evans attempted to control a pass thrown by Brock Purdy, Cardinals safety Budda Baker delivered a hard tackle to Evans' left side. Baker then lifted Evans to the ground, causing the receiver to be carted off the field.
Evans, however, managed to walk himself off the field, but exhibited breathing difficulties. Baker's tackle seemed to have taken a significant toll on Evans, who had already been experiencing some discomfort earlier in the game, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. Despite the early exit, Evans managed to contribute to the team's effort by catching three passes for 34 yards and scoring a touchdown, including one for 23 yards in the second quarter.
Evans is returning from a challenging 2025 season, having played only eight games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a hamstring injury and a broken clavicle. The 49ers also lost left tackle Trent Williams to a stinger in the third quarter, leaving him questionable to return. This day proved to be unfortunate for the 49ers, with the impact of these injuries yet to be seen in the long run.
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