Mike Evans ruled out, Trent Williams questionable as NFC-leading 49ers' injury concerns persist
The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Mike Evans for a third straight game Sunday after ruling him out against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to deal with Achilles tendinitis.
- Linebacker Dre Greenlaw was also listed as questionable after hurting his knee at practice Thursday, while cornerback Nate Hobbs (adductor), defensive back Upton Stout (shoulder, neck) and defensive tackle C.J.
- Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether standout left tackle Trent Williams will suit up after injuring his shoulder in practice this week.
- But they will be missing Evans again after he left a Week 6 game against Washington early with the injury.
RAVENS FINALLY REVEAL LAMAR JACKSON'S OFFICIAL RETURN TIMELINE AND QB COULD MISS REST OF REGULAR SEASON Vederian Lowe would likely start if Williams is unable to go, but replacing the longtime standout would be a major challenge for the 49ers.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Evans and Williams were not the only concerns for San Francisco this week.
- "Just the way he plays out there, down in and down out, what he means to the team, just his presence, the type of person he is, and just what he brings on game day.
- Injuries are an unavoidable part of the NFL, but few teams have dealt with them as consistently as the San Francisco 49ers have in recent seasons.
- At 38, Williams remains a 12-time Pro Bowler playing at a high level, making his availability significant for San Francisco.
- The 49ers enter Sunday’s game with an NFC-best 7-1 record.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan said cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green were also on the injury report.
How this summary was made: extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting. It is drawn only from the reporting of the sources listed below — read the originals for full detail. How we summarize →