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Mike Evans Plans Week 1 Return After Groin Issue

8/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mike Evans plans to play Week 1 despite a minor groin injury.
He signed a three-year, $60.4 million contract with San Francisco in March after 12 Tampa Bay seasons.
Evans missed early camp with a strained quad, then hamstring tightness and a groin issue.
Coach Kyle Shanahan hopes Evans practices before the team departs for the Melbourne opener on Sept. 10.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s International Series, launched in London in 2007, expanded to a record nine overseas games in the 2026 season, including the league’s first regular-season contest in Australia at Melbourne’s MCG on Sept. 11. Ahead of that game, 49ers star Mike Evans signed a $60.4 million contract in March 2024 and is managing a groin strain.

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Story summary

Mike Evans plans to play Week 1 despite a minor groin injury.
He signed a three-year, $60.4 million contract with San Francisco in March after 12 Tampa Bay seasons.
Evans missed early camp with a strained quad, then hamstring tightness and a groin issue.
Coach Kyle Shanahan hopes Evans practices before the team departs for the Melbourne opener on Sept. 10.

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