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49ers WR Departs Early vs. Commanders Due To Achilles Injury, Ruled Out

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans exited Monday night’s game against the Washington Commanders early in the second quarter due to an Achilles injury, officially ending his night and ruling him out for the remainder of the contest. Evans, who had been dealing with a series of setbacks this season—including a hip injury in Week 2 and a rib strain in Week 3—managed three receptions for 94 yards before limping off the field, clutching his left heel.

His departure marked the latest in a string of physical challenges for the 33-year-old veteran, who has played through multiple ailments since joining the 49ers after a similarly injury-marred final stretch in Tampa Bay, where he missed eight games in 2025 due to a hamstring strain and broken collarbone. Evans had shown resilience earlier this season, including a seven-catch, 113-yard performance with a touchdown in the team’s Week 11 win over Seattle, but Achilles soreness had kept him out of practice entirely leading up to Monday’s game.

The severity of his latest injury remains unclear, though his absence adds to the 49ers’ growing list of concerns as they navigate an already difficult campaign.

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