Mike Evans injury update as 49ers WR leaves after non-contact injury on 'Monday Night Football' - USA Today
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans left a 'Monday Night Football' game prior to halftime due to an Achilles injury. Evans had been dealing with a sore Achilles all week leading up to the matchup.
Why it matters
Injuries to key players impact team performance and roster depth, especially as the 49ers face multiple other injuries in their wide receiver corps.
Hear this story The San Francisco 49ers are no strangers to injuries. And lately, Mike Evans isn't either.
That was the case for the Niners receiver on " Monday Night Football ," who departed with trainers ahead of halftime in Week 6. The ESPN broadcast showed footage of Evans stretching out his lower body earlier in the game and Evans went down after a catch late in the first half.
Evans was seen stretching on his way to the locker room, walking with a noticeable limp.
The 33-year-old was battling a rib and Achilles injury prior to Week 6. He didn't log any practice time, but was still able to suit up on Monday night.
He signed a three-year, $42 million deal with San Francisco in free agency during the offseason.
Evans has a sore Achilles, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
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