The 49ers won’t have star wide receiver Mike Evans on Sunday against the Cowboys.
But coach Kyle Shanahan provided an encouraging injury update on Evans, who has been dealing with Achilles tendinitis since Week 6.
“I’m sure if this was the last game or something he would be able to go out there. But we’re just trying to make sure it fully heals so it doesn’t act up again. It’s going in the right direction,” Shanahan told reporters.
The 49ers have the luxury to keep Evans on the sideline given their top spot in the NFC West and 7-1 record. Against Dallas, the squad will also have reinforcements in the wide receiver room with the acquisition of Keenan Allen.
While it’s unclear how much the veteran wideout will be involved in the offense this week, quarterback Brock Purdy has another weapon in his arsenal.
At 33 years old, Evans is no spring chicken, and injuries have ravaged the 49ers practically all season in that position group. A team with Super Bowl aspirations must have its stars healthy when it matters most: the postseason.
The nature of Evans’ injury is a tricky one, and it appears the 49ers are taking a cautious approach with the receiver’s return.
