Overview
- The 49ers elevated linebacker Jalen Graham and wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad for their Week 6 game and ruled veteran receiver Christian Kirk out of the matchup.
- Christian Kirk had his 21-day return-to-practice window opened last week but was not activated and remains on injured reserve, so the club is giving him more time before any roster move.
- Mike Evans left Monday night’s game after a 16-yard catch with an apparent non-contact lower-leg/Achilles issue and was listed questionable at halftime as the team continued medical evaluation.
- Graham is expected to fill in on special teams for Garret Wallow, and Turner was promoted to provide receiver and special-teams depth with Deebo Samuel ruled out for the game.
- Under the NFL’s IR return rule the 49ers must activate Kirk within his 21-day window or send him back to season-ending IR, and Evans’ condition will drive near-term medical tests and possible further roster changes.