The San Francisco 49ers still don't have a clear timeline for Mike Evans' return from Achilles tendinitis. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Wednesday that the veteran wide receiver is considered "week to week" as he continues dealing with the lingering injury.
Evans hasn't practiced since his Achilles issue flared up midway through San Francisco's Week 6 game against Washington. He missed the team's Week 7 and Week 9 games and has now been sidelined for an extended stretch without a clear return date.
The 49ers initially hoped Evans could return relatively quickly, but the injury has proven difficult to manage. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo previously described him as questionable at best for Week 10, noting that Evans was improving but still
dealing with the pain associated with Achilles tendinitis.
The 33-year-old has been productive when healthy, recording 27 catches for 420 yards and three touchdowns in six games this season. He had 113 receiving yards and a touchdown against Seattle in Week 5 before adding 94 yards in Week 6 prior to his injury flaring up.
San Francisco has since traded for veteran receiver Keenan Allen to help address its injury-depleted receiving corps. Deebo Samuel is also expected to return soon, giving Brock Purdy some much-needed reinforcements as the 49ers navigate the stretch run.
However, Evans' week-to-week designation means San Francisco will have to continue waiting for one of its biggest offseason additions to get back on the field.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Kyle Shanahan provides timeline for potential Mike Evans return
