Kyle Shanahan shares positive Mike Evans, 49ers injury updates
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans, who left Sunday's game with a rib injury, is expected to have a short recovery period, according to coach Kyle Shanahan, with evaluations ongoing throughout the week.
- Left tackle Trent Williams (neck stinger) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quadriceps contusion) are also being monitored and may return soon, while defensive end Mykel Williams will begin his practice window as he recovers from a torn ACL.
- Rookie defensive end Romello Height is anticipated to return this week following hand surgery, but defensive linemen Nick Bosa (calf) and James Thompson Jr. (ankle) will be unavailable for the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos.
- Evans played a key role in two touchdowns before exiting with injury, including catching a 23-yard touchdown pass and assisting on a lateral that led to an 80-yard touchdown run by Deebo Samuel.
- Several other players, including cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green, were cleared after concussion evaluations, while linebacker Garret Wallow was cleared after a stinger; no updates were given on three other players listed as injured on Sunday.