Kyle Shanahan: Mike Evans' hip injury will have to be managed this week
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Key Points:
- The 49ers face multiple injury concerns ahead of Week 3, including veteran receiver Mike Evans, who is dealing with a hip injury and will need to be managed throughout the week.
- Evans left the Week 2 game against the Dolphins due to the injury but did not return; the injury is not considered serious, and he might have played if the game had been closer.
- Defensive lineman Romello Height has a broken hand requiring surgery, with a slim chance of playing in Week 3, while receiver Demarcus Robinson and defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. are dealing with high-ankle sprains, with Robinson potentially heading to injured reserve.
- The team must be cautious about placing players on injured reserve due to limited return slots available.
- Defensive lineman Mykel Williams remains on the physically unable to perform list and is unlikely to practice this week, but could return by Week 4.
