49Ers Await Mike Evans’ Injury Status Before Cowboys Matchup

WHO:

49ers.com - Wide receiver Keenan Allen joined the San Francisco 49ers after the team acquired him from the Indianapolis Colts.

Heavy NFL - San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the media.

Heavy NFL - Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans was among the players whose status remained in question.

Newsweek - 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans was dealing with an Achilles tendinitis flareup.

WHAT:

49ers.com - Allen is a 14-season NFL veteran and six-time Pro Bowler who played college football at Cal.

49ers.com - Allen said he was focused on learning the playbook, getting ready, and contributing without holding teammates back.

49ers.com - Kyle Shanahan said Allen’s career and tape from Indianapolis made the 49ers “pumped to get him.”

49ers.com - Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak praised Allen’s route-running, competitiveness, and willingness to contribute in the run game.

49ers.com - Allen described quarterback Brock Purdy as a “beast” and said Purdy could call on him.

49ers.com - Allen said he would get “a little rematch” against Dallas after facing the Cowboys with Indianapolis the previous week.

Draft Sharks - Mike Evans (Achilles) was sidelined throughout the week’s practices and ruled out against the Cowboys.

Draft Sharks - Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was back in practice for Week 10.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers announced injury updates on several players ahead of their game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Heavy NFL - Shanahan provided updates on players whose statuses remained in question, including Evans.

Newsweek - Evans was still dealing with the Achilles tendinitis flareup that had caused him to leave the field in Week 6.

WHERE:

49ers.com - Allen said he was glad to be back in California and the Bay Area.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers held their final practice before traveling to Dallas.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers’ matchup was against the Dallas Cowboys.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The 49ers were 7-1 entering their Week 10 matchup with the Cowboys, scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Heavy NFL - Shanahan addressed the media on Friday as the team held its final practice before traveling.

WHY:

Newsweek - Evans had left the field in Week 6 because of the Achilles tendinitis flareup.

HOW:

49ers.com - Allen joined the 49ers through an acquisition from Indianapolis ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - Shanahan gave the injury updates while addressing the media at the team’s final practice before its trip to Dallas.

The 49ers acquired veteran receiver Keenan Allen from Indianapolis, adding a six-time Pro Bowler. Allen is learning San Francisco’s playbook and preparing to contribute alongside quarterback Brock Purdy. Mike Evans was ruled out against Dallas with Achilles tendinitis, while Deebo Samuel returned to practice.