Mike Evans Injury Update: 49ers WR’s Week 6 Status Revealed
Mike Evans has battled injury throughout the 2026 season, and a new ailment has popped up and kept him out of Wednesday's practice. Originally entering the league as a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Evans spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and established himself as one of the game's …
Mike Evans, the wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, missed practice on Thursday due to two lingering injuries: an Achilles soreness and a rib injury. The 49ers' latest report indicates that Evans did not participate in the team's workout on Thursday. His absence raises questions about his availability for Week 6's game against the Washington Commanders, who currently have a 1-3-1 record.
Evans has shown flashes of his former self since joining the 49ers in the offseason, finishing Week 1 with six receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown, and Week 2 with three receptions for 54 yards. However, his performance has been inconsistent due to injuries, including a hip injury in Week 2 and a rib injury in Week 3. If Evans is unable to play, the 49ers may be left without a reliable pass-catcher, potentially impacting their chances of maintaining their current undefeated record.
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