Nick WagonerOct 19, 2026, 10:12 PM ETCloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN’s coverage of the Niners’ 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam’s subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team’s relocation and stadium saga.Multiple AuthorsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — After playing through Achilles soreness for most of the first half of Monday night’s game against the Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans departed just before halftime because of an Achilles injury.The 49ers initially labeled Evans as questionable to return but ruled him out early in the third quarter.With 1:10 left in the second quarter, Evans caught a 16-yard in-breaker from quarterback Brock Purdy.
After Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves touched him down, Evans stayed on the field and stretched his right leg.Niners medical personnel ran on the field, helped Evans up and then supported him as he slowly walked back to the locker room.Evans did not practice all week because of an ongoing recovery from broken ribs and a sore Achilles. He had a questionable tag entering the game.Evans had three catches for 94 yards before exiting.Without Evans, the only healthy Niners receivers available are Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing and Malik Turner.
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