Mike Evans listed as questionable for Broncos game after rib injury

Mike Evans listed as questionable for Broncos game after rib injury

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NBC Sports reported that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans was listed as questionable for the team's game against the Denver Broncos on 2 October after sustaining rib injuries. Evans had left the Week 3 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on 27 September after a mid-section hit caused a rib injury, forcing him to miss the remainder of that game, USA Today reported. Coach Kyle Shanahan later said the injury was not expected to be long-term, and noted that several other receivers were also dealing with injuries, Bleacher Report added.

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October 02, 2026
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49ers wide receiver Mike Evans listed as questionable with rib injury
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans listed as questionable with rib injury

NBC Sports • 02 Oct 22:15

San Francisco 49ers wideout Mike Evans is a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos after sustaining rib injuries, while several other players remain sidelined.

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September 30, 2026
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49ers open practice window for Mykel Williams as multiple players sit out with injuries
49ers open practice window for Mykel Williams as multiple players sit out with injuries

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 30 Sep 20:09

The San Francisco 49ers began a practice session for defensive lineman Mykel Williams while seven other players remained sidelined due to various injuries ahead of their Week 4 matchup.

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September 29, 2026
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Mike Evans Listed as Day-to-Day with Rib Strain
Mike Evans Listed as Day-to-Day with Rib Strain

nbcsports.com • 29 Sep 04:04

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is classified as day-to-day after missing practice due to a rib strain, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.

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September 28, 2026
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49ers coach provides injury updates on Mike Evans and other players
49ers coach provides injury updates on Mike Evans and other players

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 28 Sep 21:25

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said wide receiver Mike Evans' rib injury is not expected to be long-term and outlined the status of several other injured players ahead of the upcoming game.

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49ers wide receiver Mike Evans listed as day-to-day after rib injury
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans listed as day-to-day after rib injury

Bleacher Report • 28 Sep 20:41

Mike Evans left the 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a rib injury and is expected to miss at least the next game, adding to a growing list of injuries among San Francisco's receivers.

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September 27, 2026
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49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exits game with rib injury
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exits game with rib injury

NBC Sports • 27 Sep 23:26

San Francisco's Mike Evans left the matchup after sustaining a rib injury in the second quarter, while the team maintained a 17-6 lead over Arizona.

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49ers receiver Mike Evans exits game with rib injury
49ers receiver Mike Evans exits game with rib injury

SFGATE • 27 Sep 21:33

Mike Evans left Sunday’s Week 3 contest against the Arizona Cardinals after a mid-section hit, and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a rib injury.

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49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exits Week 3 game with rib injury
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exits Week 3 game with rib injury

USA Today • 27 Sep 21:31

San Francisco wideout Mike Evans left the second-quarter matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after sustaining a rib injury and will miss the remainder of the contest.

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