49ers ‘hope' to get receiver Mike Evans back in ‘the coming weeks,' John Lynch says
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch suggested Thursday that Mike Evans' Achilles tendinitis could be stubborn and cast doubt on his availability for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team hopes to have wide receiver Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel back on the field in the coming weeks. Evans has been dealing with Achilles tendinitis since he was injured during a game against the Washington Commanders on October 19. Samuel suffered a severe hamstring injury on October 11.
Lynch stated that they are working to resolve Evans' condition and avoid a prolonged absence. He referenced Christian McCaffrey's 2024 Achilles injury, which kept him out of training camp and limited to four practices. Evans played against the Commanders last month after returning from an Achilles injury, but had to leave early due to discomfort.
The 49ers have not set a timeline for Stribling's return after he underwent ankle surgery in the season opener. The team is considering trading Pro Bowl quarterback Mac Jones, but Lynch indicated they would only do so if an offer was significantly better than what they currently have.
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