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49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) has a "good chance" to play against the Cardinals this weekend, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Evans missed the end of last week's easy win over the Dolphins and did not practice on Wednesday. But this seems like another case of the Niners playing it safe with their veteran WR. We're tentatively projecting Evans to be available for Week 3 fantasy lineups but will keep you updated on his status over the next few days.

49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. While the injury reportedly isn't serious, Evans is not a lock to play vs. the Cardinals this weekend. Check back tomorrow for another update on his status for that one.

49ers WR Mike Evans is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Dolphins with a hip injury. The Niners are up 35-6, so don't expect to see Evans back out there. We'll look for updates on the severity of this injury.

Update: HC Kyle Shanahan said after the game that Evans' injury isn't believed to be serious.

Despite missing multiple training camp practices and preseason games in his first offseason with the 49ers, Mike Evans downplayed the injuries ahead of opening week, calling them insignificant. To which he appeared right, hauling in six of his 7 targets for 49 yards and a touchdown, finishing with 16.9 PPR points in his team debut.

49ers WR Mike Evans missed training camp time with quad and groin injuries. But he said Monday that the injuries weren't significant and that he wouldn't have missed time if they were regular-season practices.

49ers WR Mike Evans returned to practice on Wednesday. The 33-year-old missed much of August with quad and groin injuries but is seemingly on track for next Thursday's opener vs. the Rams in Australia. Evans is one of the bigger injury risks in fantasy football but has turned into a value at his recent WR30 ADP.

49ers GM John Lynch said Tuesday that the team "hopes" WR Mike Evans will return to practice next week, according to insider David Lombardi. Lynch also clarified that Evans is dealing with an adductor injury.

49ers WR Mike Evans "plans to play Week 1," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports. Evans has dealt with recurring quad issues this summer and is currently sidelined with a groin injury.

49ers WR Mike Evans is sitting out Tuesday's practice with a groin injury, according to insider Matt Maiocco. Evans has already missed multiple practices this month with a recurring quad issue.

The 49ers' revolving door of injuries continues to spin. WR De'Zhaun Stribling missed Saturday's practice with a shoulder injury and is considered day to day, according to insider Matt Maiocco. WR Mike Evans returned on Saturday after exiting Tuesday's practice with quad tightness. Evans has been on and off the field with quad trouble all month, although Maiocco said the issue is not serious. Neither Evans nor Stribling seems in danger of missing Week 1, but we'll keep an eye on both.

49ers WR Mike Evans exited Tuesday's joint practice with the Chargers and did not return. He initially had his left foot wrapped in ice before later getting his quad wrapped. HC Kyle Shanahan said afterward that it's the same quad that kept Evans out for two weeks earlier this month.

49ers WR Mike Evans returned to Tuesday's joint practice with the Titans in pads, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. Evans missed about a week with a quad strain.

49ers WR Mike Evans missed Monday's practice with a quad strain, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. San Francisco already lost WR Ricky Pearsall for the season, and WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring), WR Christian Kirk (calf), RB Kaelon Black (adductor), and RB Jordan James (rib) are also currently sidelined.

Update: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls Evans' injury "very minor."

The San Francisco 49ers selected Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling with the 33rd pick in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Stribling started his college career at Washington State and produced right away. He ranked third on the team with 470 yards as a true freshman before jumping to a team-high 602 the next year. Stribling failed to climb much from there, though. He transferred to Oklahoma State in 2023 but missed most of that season with a broken wrist. In 2024, he led the team with 882 receiving yards but ranked second in catches (52) and TDs (6). Stribling made another move to Ole Miss this past season and posted a 55-811-6 line. He led the Rebels in TDs but ranked second in catches and receiving yards. Among the 49 WRs invited to the Combine, Stribling ranked 24th in dominator rating (24.6%) and 30th in yards per route (2.15). The 6’2, 207-pounder boosted his stock with a 4.36-second 40 time and 9.57 Relative Athletic Score at the Combine. But he arrives in the NFL with a middling production profile and an underdeveloped route tree. Per The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, hitches and gos accounted for 57% of his routes last year.

The 49ers are signing WR Christian Kirk to a one-year, $6 million deal, insider Jordan Schultz reports. Kirk tallied a career-low 239 receiving yards in 13 games with the Texans last year. He'll turn 30 in November.

San Francisco agreed to a three-year, $60.4 million deal with longtime Buccaneers WR Mike Evans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Evans spent his entire 12-year career in Tampa Bay after being selected seventh overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, leaving as the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions (866), receiving yards (13,052), and TDs (108).

WR Mike Evans plans to play in 2026. That's what ESPN's Kimberley A. Martin reports hearing from the player's agents. Evans has spent his entire 12-year career with the Buccaneers but is set to hit free agency in March. He'll turn 33 in August.

WR Mike Evans’ contract expired, and doubt remains about his returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports quoted sources who said it is less than 50-50 that Evans will return to the Buccaneers. ESPN’s Jenna Laine reported today that Evans won’t start thinking about a decision until after the Super Bowl. Despite turning 33 before the start of next season, Evans should have a strong market if he does decide to test free agency.