Evans ruled out after 49ers receiver leaves with rib injury
Mike Evans had three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown before being carted off against the Arizona Cardinals. The cause of the injury remains unclear.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans was ruled out with a rib injury after being carted off late in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals.
Evans had three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown before leaving. He also helped set up the 49ers’ first touchdown by initiating a hook-and-ladder play.
Fox Sports reported that the play on which Evans left did not involve contact. Earlier in the drive, Cardinals safety Budda Baker had hit Evans on a pass over the middle, but the available reporting does not establish that the hit caused the injury.
The exit adds to the 49ers’ receiver absences. The source reports that Ricky Pearsall is out for the season, De’Zhaun Stribling and Christian are on short-term injured reserve, and Demarcus Robinson missed the game with an ankle injury.
