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49ers WR Mike Evans has flare-up of Achilles tendinitis, leaves game vs. Commanders

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans left Monday night’s win over the Washington Commanders with Achilles tendinitis

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday's game The 49ers downgraded Kirk (calf) to out for Monday's game against the Commanders, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Kirk had been viewed as a candidate to return from injured reserve for his 49ers debut, but that move won't happen ahead of Week 6. His absence keeps San Francisco's receiving corps short-handed for Monday's contest.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Looks likely to play Monday Kirk (calf), who is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Commanders, is expected to be reinstated from injured reserve ahead of the Week 6 game, Cam Inman of The Sa...

Impact On IR all season while working his way back from a calf injury sustained early in training camp, Kirk appears to be closing in on his 49ers debut after having his 21-day practice window opened Thursday. He proceeded to turn in three consecutive limited practices, which may be enough for the 49ers to activate Kirk to provide aid to a banged-up receiving corps. Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Monday's contest and top wideout Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) is listed as questionable and is shaping up as a game-time call after not practicing all week, so Kirk could be needed to handle a meaningful role in the passing game right off the bat if he's activated.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

May be activated Monday Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that the 49ers may activate Kirk (calf) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 49ers officially listed Kirk as questionable for Week 6 after opening his practice window this week, which allowed him to log limited practices Thursday and Friday. Shanahan hinted Saturday that Kirk has a chance to make his 49ers debut Monday, and a call on that front could be contingent on the health of top wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles). With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future and three other WRs on IR, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins are the only health options at the position on the active roster.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Impact The 49ers officially listed Kirk as questionable for the Week 6 game after opening his practice window this week, which allowed him to log limited practices Thursday and Friday. Shanahan hinted Saturday that Kirk has a chance to make his 49ers debut Monday, and a call on that front could be contingent on the health of top wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles). With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined for the foreseeable future and three other wideouts on IR, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins are the only healthy options at the position on the active roster.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Friday Kirk (calf) remained limited in Friday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kirk had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, as he's eyeing a potential return from injured reserve Monday night against the Commanders. The 49ers will make a decision on his potential activation Saturday, so there will be a better idea of his Week 6 availability in the next 24 hours. Kirk's return would be a boost to an injury-ravaged San Francisco wideout room.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers open the practice window for WR Christian Kirk

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Christian Kirk, giving the team another possible option to bolster an injury-filled position group

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Officially limited Thursday Kirk (calf) was limited in his return to practice Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 49ers opened Kirk's practice window to return from injured reserve Thursday, which came only days after head coach Kyle Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Monday that the wide receiver was "unlikely" to practice this week. The team may have been spurred by the fact No. 1 WR Mike Evans is dealing with Achilles soreness in addition to sore ribs and Deebo Samuel's impending multi-week absence due to a strained right hamstring. In any case, San Francisco now has 21 days in which to evaluate Kirk before making a decision to bring him back to the active roster, but it remains uncertain if he has a chance to play Monday versus the Commanders.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Thursday Kirk (calf) had his 21-day practice window opened Thursday.

Impact This is a mildly surprising move, as head coach Kyle Shanahan described Kirk on Monday as "unlikely" to resume practicing this week. Kirk was given a designation to return when he was initially placed on IR prior to the start of the regular season, so the plan has always been for the veteran wide receiver to make it back to action at some point during the season. His practice participation level will bear monitoring, as Kirk will likely need to ramp up to full participation before he gets a chance to suit up for game action. San Francisco's banged-up wide receiver room could certainly use the reinforcements, as Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is expected to miss Monday's game against the Commanders, while Demarcus Robinson (ankle), De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) and Ricky Pearsall (knee) all remain on IR.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to practice during Week 6 prep Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Kirk (calf) is "unlikely" to return to practice this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 49ers' wide receiver room is even more thin following the team's 32-29 win over the Seahawks on Sunday, when Deebo Samuel left the game due to a hamstring injury. Kirk opened the regular season on IR because of a calf injury that he sustained in late July, and while he has progressed in his recovery, he's not quite ready to return to practice. With both Samuel and Kirk sidelined, the 49ers will turn to one of Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing to operate as the WR2 behind Mike Evans.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel will miss time with hamstring injury

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel will miss at least a few weeks after injuring his hamstring in a win over the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Youth movement on defense helps fuel the 49ers' 32-29 win over the Seahawks

The youth movement on San Francisco's defense paid dividends when the 49ers needed it most in a tough game in Seattle

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

West Coast Read: How Deebo Samuel Got His Mojo Back And Became Vital To 49ers

Deebo Samuel's trainer tells us how the wide receiver got his spark back, while we look into the unexpected success of a Chiefs rookie.

OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

West Coast Read: How Deebo Samuel Got His Mojo Back And Became Vital To 49ers

WR Mike Evans will be a game-time decision for the 49ers against the Broncos

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Denver Broncos after leaving last week’s game with a rib injury

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Aiming for practice return in two weeks Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the 49ers could open Kirk's (calf) practice window to return from injured reserve in two weeks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shanahan reiterated that Kirk is unlikely to be back at practice next week but is aiming to start participating in sessions following the 49ers' Week 5 tilt against the Seahawks. Kirk opened the season on injured reserve due to a calf injury he sustained in training camp in late July. The 49ers' WR room has been decimated by injuries, with Kirk, Demarcus Robinson (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) all on IR, and veteran Mike Evans injured his ribs during a Week 3 win over the Cardinals. Given the timeline Shanahan provided, it seems Kirk could be available as soon as Week 6 against the Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

The 49ers lose another defensive tackle to injury with C.J. West going on IR

The San Francisco 49ers lost another key contributor when they placed defensive tackle C

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Christian Kirk's value to 49ers just shot way up after brutal rookie injury De'Zhaun Stribling's ankle injury thins the 49ers' receiving corps and creates a much larger role for Christian Kirk once he is eligible to...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NINERNOISE.COM

The 49ers begin final stretch of practice before the opener with Nick Bosa still sidelined

The San Francisco 49ers started their final set of practices before leaving to play the season opener in Australia with defensive end Nick Bosa still sidelined and tight end George...

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Placed on IR, designated to return Kirk (calf) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Sunday with a designation to return.

Impact Kirk missed the entirety of the preseason after suffering a calf injury at practice July 26, and he will now be forced to sit out at least four contests to open the regular season. The wide receiver signed with San Francisco in the offseason, and he was expected to occupy a prominent role on offense. In his absence, rookie wideout De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) will have a chance to be an impact player in his NFL debut Week 1 against the Rams in Australia.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on side at practice Kirk (calf) continued to work on a side field at Saturday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kirk has been tending to a calf injury since July 26 and hasn't mixed back into drills in the meantime. There seemingly is a chance he kicks off the season on injured reserve, but he could change the tune by returning to practice or suiting up for Thursday's preseason game in Las Vegas. With all of Mike Evans (quad), rookie second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) and Ricky Pearsall (knee, IR) banged up at the moment, Deebo Samuel, Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing are the top healthy and available wide receivers for the 49ers.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

49ers have an easy Christian Kirk decision (and it's not the one you think) Christian Kirk has missed nearly all of training camp, and while some feel the 49ers should just cut him, there's another option that's bett...

AUGUST 20 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers Have Easy Decision to Make on Christian Kirk for Roster Cuts Time is running out for a handful of players on the San Francisco 49ers to cement a spot on the final 53-man roster. It’s been almost a mont...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Chargers Torch 49ers: 4 Takeaways From San Francisco-Los Angeles Joint Practice

Justin Herbert and Chargers had their way with the 49ers on Tuesday, but it wasn't all sunshine and roses for Los Angeles.

AUGUST 19 • FOX SPORTS

Chargers Torch 49ers: 4 Takeaways From San Francisco-Los Angeles Joint Practice

Which Rookies Are Standing Out? 7 Takeaways From Week 1 Of The Preseason

Multiple rookie quarterbacks had strong preseason debuts over the weekend, while a pair of contenders must like what they see at wide receiv...

AUGUST 17 • FOX SPORTS

Which Rookies Are Standing Out? 7 Takeaways From Week 1 Of The Preseason

Not playing Thursday Kirk (calf) is not suited up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Titans, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kirk will spend Thursday night's contest out of uniform on the sideline as he continues to deal with the calf injury he sustained in late July. The wide receiver is set to be the No. 3 option behind Mike Evans (quadriceps) and recently re-signed Deebo Samuel, though Evans' age and injury could allow Kirk to see an increased snap share over the course of the regular season.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

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