Mike Evans injury: 49ers WR questionable to return after hurting Achilles in Week 6

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Mike Evans #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. | Getty Images Halftime update: The 49ers announced that Mike Evans is questionable to return with an Achilles injury. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a leg injury and walked to the locker room ahead of halftime with a member of the medical staff. Evans caught a 16-yard pass from Brock Purdy and went to the ground with it. He seemed to be in some pain and medical staff came out. A replay showed Evans trying to stretch his legs, specifically his right one, before walking off the field and to the locker room. Mike Evans headed to the locker room after this catch 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/JzFtUkhXfP — OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) October 20, 2026 The risk with signing an old wide receiver in Mike Evans, who had injury issues in the last few years. The risk the Niners took, as he walks off with another injury. 🎥 @sluggahjells pic.twitter.com/vkp1FLOz4P — The Whole Delivery (@TWDTV1) October 20, 2026 That doesn’t look good. Mike Evans walks to lockeroom after hurting his lower leg. Let’s wait for the report. @49ers #MikeEvans pic.twitter.com/igVRwkfWjd — vernkpix (@vernKPIX) October 20, 2026 Evans has been on the injury report with rib issues, but had an Achilles injury added to start this week. It appears he aggravated something in his right leg.

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