Mike Evans Sits Out Practice as 49ers Manage Hip Injury
Kyle Shanahan confirmed Mike Evans will miss Wednesday's practice due to a hip issue. The 49ers also listed C.J. West for surgery.
Key points
- Mike Evans will not practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury managed by the coaching staff.
- Defensive tackle C.J. West is on injured reserve and requires knee surgery for a bone chip.
- Romello Height is an outside option to play after undergoing hand surgery following Sunday's game.
The green turf of the 49ers facility stands silent under the lights. Wide receiver Mike Evans will not touch the ball on Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan made the call Monday. Evans manages a hip injury. The rest is quiet.
Shanahan kept his words tight after Sunday’s win. He called the injury less serious but offered no medical details. “Just know it’s a hip injury,” he told reporters. That was all the coach would say. The team moves forward with caution.
West heads to the operating table
Defensive tackle C.J. West faces a harder path. The club placed him on injured reserve. A bone chip in his knee demands surgery. Shanahan assured fans this is not a season-ender. Hope remains for his return. The timeline is unclear.
Thompson and Robinson join rehab line
James Thompson Jr. and Demarcus Robinson also sit out. Both deal with high ankle issues. They join Evans in the rehab room. The practice field feels emptier for it. The 49ers manage their roster with care.
Height returns after hand surgery
Romello Height played Sunday against the Dolphins. He underwent hand surgery immediately after the game. Shanahan calls him an option for the Cardinals. It is an outside chance. The coach watches his healing closely.
Star players take a breather Wednesday. Nick Bosa, Dre Greenlaw, and Christian McCaffrey rest. Left tackle Trent Williams joins them. The team balances load and readiness. NBC ProFootballTalk reported the update. The week moves on.
