Nearing return to practice
Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers continue to "be smart with" Evans (quadriceps), who didn't practice Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Evans was able to work out on the side Saturday and looked close to 100 percent, per Wagoner, but as Shanahan clarified they won't press the veteran wide receiver back into action prematurely. Evans has been sidelined this week due to a minor quad strain, and with San Francisco's season opener still more than a month away Thursday, Sept. 10 against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, he has plenty of time to prove his health for games that matter. Meanwhile, fellow WRs Christian Kirk (calf) and Jacob Cowing (hip) remain sidelined as well, leaving Deebo Samuel, rookie second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Watkins as the top available players at the position.
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Demarcus Robinson
Out 3-to-6 weeks, could hit IR
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Mike Evans
Will be managed carefully in Week 3
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Evans (hip) will "have to be managed this week" leading up to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Brandon Aiyuk
Not an option for injury-plagued Niners
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday that he's not viewing Aiyuk as an option for the 49ers while the club contends with multiple injuries at receiver, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Totals 35 yards in Week 2 win
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Kaelon Black
Seven touches to CMC's 14
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George Kittle
Racks up 80 yards and TD
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Brock Purdy
Another three total TDs in Week 2 win
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Christian McCaffrey
Scores twice to reach 100 career TDs
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Mike Evans
Coach not concerned about hip injury
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