Mike Evans may play for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 despite a hip injury. The veteran wide receiver has missed the first two practices of the week. However, there are encouraging signs leading up to Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Evans’ Practice Status Ahead of 49ers vs. Cardinals
Wide receiver Evans participated in side work during Thursday’s practice. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, there is a strong possibility that he will practice and play in the upcoming game. The San Francisco 49ers have yet to officially confirm Evans’ game status. They are set to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 27.
Evans suffered the hip issue during the 49ers’ win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said afterwards that the injury was not serious and that Evans could have returned if the game had required it. Rapoport said, “This is another one that does not seem to be major,” before adding, “He [didn’t] practice yesterday, but good chance he practices this week and goes. The 49ers then managed his workload during the week. However, Evans was seen working on the side Thursday, running routes without pads. That gave the team another positive sign ahead of Sunday’s game. The latest update points toward Evans being available, although the 49ers still need to give his official game status. That update came after Evans missed Wednesday’s practice. His work on the side Thursday also gave San Francisco another reason to feel better about his chances of playing against Arizona.
