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Mike Evans Skips Practice as 49ers Battle Injuries

8/4/2026

Summary

Mike Evans Injured

Mike Evans missed practice on August 3, 2026 because of a quad strain.
He is 32, will be 33 for the 2026 season, and is under a three-year $42.4 million contract.
Evans joined the 49ers after Tampa Bay released him, citing age and injury concerns.
He missed nine games in 2025 with a collarbone injury and 12 games over his final two Buccaneers seasons because of hamstring problems.

Summary

49ers Injured

The 49ers entered camp with key injuries, including Christian Kirk’s calf strain and Ricky Pearsall’s season-ending posterior cruciate ligament surgery.
Jordan James fractured ribs, further thinning the offense.
George Kittle remained out with an Achilles problem, further thinning the offense.
The injuries prompted the 49ers to sign running back Khalil Herbert, exposing thin depth behind Brock Purdy.
C.J. West and Romello Height returned to practice, providing a rare positive note.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, the 49ers’ 50th NFL season collapsed after Steve Young suffered a career-ending concussion, leaving the club 4–12 and filling twelve injured-reserve spots, including seven season-ending starters. The injury-driven turmoil echoed in August 2026 when Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and newcomer Khalil Herbert faced similar setbacks, prompting the franchise to embed stronger injury clauses and roster flexibility in contracts.

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Mike Evans Injured

Mike Evans missed practice on August 3, 2026 because of a quad strain.
He is 32, will be 33 for the 2026 season, and is under a three-year $42.4 million contract.
Evans joined the 49ers after Tampa Bay released him, citing age and injury concerns.
He missed nine games in 2025 with a collarbone injury and 12 games over his final two Buccaneers seasons because of hamstring problems.

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