Overview
- Evans played through a painful rib injury and led the 49ers with five catches for 76 yards in the Week 4 win over Denver while visibly hurting.
- Reporters said Evans worked on the side and ran at full speed during Thursday’s open session but did not participate in team drills, a contrast with his limited practice the day before.
- General manager John Lynch said team medical staff expected Evans would have difficulty playing, but Evans told Lynch he intended to play this week.
- The 49ers have not issued a final game designation for Evans and identified Friday’s practice report and medical checks as the next decisive update on his status.
- The team is already coping with other absences including Nick Bosa and Kyle Juszczyk, so Evans missing time would force quick changes to the offense and could alter game planning for Seattle.