San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans remains sidelined against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday due to an Achilles injury. He is getting closer to returning to the field, but the 49ers are being extra cautious.
Evans has missed the last two weeks and has yet to resume practicing. San Francisco is 1-1 without him.
Ahead of the matchup against the Cowboys, coach Kyle Shanahan offered an encouraging update on Evans' recovery, although he stressed that the team is prioritizing his long-term availability over a premature comeback.
“It's been going well. I'm sure if this were the last game or something, he'd be able to go out there. But we're just trying to make sure it fully heals so it doesn't act up again. But it's going in the right direction,” said Shanahan in a media conference.
Kyle Shanahan on Mike Evans:
“I’m sure if this was the last game or something, he’d be able to go out there. We’re just trying to make sure it fully heals so it doesn’t act up again. But it’s going in the right direction.” pic.twitter.com/0Ixfrh7I65
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The 33-year-old Evans was having a strong campaign before going down with the Achilles injury. In six games, he has recorded 27 receptions for 420 yards and three touchdowns. He has also come up big in crunch time, helping the 49ers pull off hard-earned wins.
San Francisco is clearly better with the six-time Pro Bowler on the field, but protecting him for the crucial stretch is the bigger priority.
The 49ers are looking to beat the Cowboys for the fifth straight time. They could also go 8-1 for the first time since 2019, when they advanced to the Super Bowl.
Renardo Green, Deommodore Lenior, Dre Greenlaw, and Trent Williams are all listed as questionable against the Cowboys.