Overview
- NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Evans' hip injury "does not seem to be major" and there is a good chance he will practice later in the week and play in Week 3.
- Evans left last Sunday's game with a hip complaint and missed Wednesday practice while the team follows a gradual return-to-play plan.
- The 49ers have not officially confirmed Evans' status for Sunday and will base a final decision on Friday's practice and the formal injury report.
- San Francisco's receiver room is unusually depleted with Christian Kirk on IR, Ricky Pearsall season-ending, Demarcus Robinson out for multiple weeks, and De'Zhuan Stribling sidelined, prompting a reported practice-squad signing of veteran Brandin Cooks for short-term depth.
- Evans has nine catches for 103 yards and a touchdown through two games, and his availability matters for Brock Purdy's outside-target options and the 49ers' offensive game plan if other receivers remain unavailable.