49ers Share Injury Updates on WRs Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel
Both Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel have missed the past few games because of injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with injuries to their wide receiver group throughout the season. Notably, Mike Evans missed the last two games due to Achilles tendonitis, while Deebo Samuel missed the past three matches because of a hamstring injury. Both players did not join the injured reserve list, leading to optimism that they would return to action sooner.
On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan offered an update on these two key players ahead of their Week 10 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The team plans for Samuel to join practice sessions on Wednesday, indicating a good chance he could play on Sunday, provided there are no new issues. Conversely, Evans is not anticipated to practice this week and will miss his third game if he does not practice.
The 49ers general manager, John Lynch, explained that Evans' absence is a precautionary measure to ensure his long-term health, as the team does not want to rush him back too quickly and risk further injury. With Evans out for the last two games, the 7-1 49ers aim to keep him healthy for the playoffs, not just for a few matches.
Despite his absence, Evans remains the top receiver for the team, with 420 yards and three touchdowns on 27 catches during his first season with the 49ers. Samuel contributed 206 yards and three touchdowns on 16 catches before his injury. Without Evans and Samuel on Sunday, second-year receiver Jordan Watkins led the team with 86 yards and one touchdown on four catches.
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