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49ers Face Injury Woes as Evans, Bosa, Williams Updates Emerge
Confirmed
In Short: Trent Williams, who left the Cardinals game with a shoulder injury, is expected to be ready for Thursday's practice, according to Lynch.
Lynch said Evans is dealing with a rib injury but is determined to play, reflecting his tough mindset.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan had already announced that Bosa will not play against the Broncos due to a calf injury.
Shanahan noted that Bosa's injury is not expected to be long-term, but the team will monitor his progress throughout the week.
Trent Williams, who left the Cardinals game with a shoulder injury, is expected to be ready for Thursday's practice, according to Lynch.
Evans' availability is still uncertain, but he was seen working on the side of the field during Thursday's practice.
The 49ers have 10 players listed on the injury report, including Evans, Bosa, and Williams.
Despite the injury concerns, the team remains optimistic about building momentum against the Broncos.
Lynch highlighted Evans' toughness, noting that former Buccaneers teammate Ronde Barber described him as a 'tough SOB.
What this adds
The updates on Williams seem positive, but he exited the Cardinals game in the third quarter and did not return.
Bosa's calf injury is a new development, and he was not placed on the injured reserve list due to a lack of reserve spots.
Evans' determination to play through his injury reflects his veteran mindset and toughness.
Background
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa will miss multiple games after suffering a calf injury during Thursday's practice, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
What's confirmed
- Lynch said Evans is dealing with a rib injury but is determined to play, reflecting his tough mindset.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan had already announced that Bosa will not play against the Broncos due to a calf injury.
- Shanahan noted that Bosa's injury is not expected to be long-term, but the team will monitor his progress throughout the week.
- Trent Williams, who left the Cardinals game with a shoulder injury, is expected to be ready for Thursday's practice, according to Lynch.
- Evans' availability is still uncertain, but he was seen working on the side of the field during Thursday's practice.
- The 49ers have 10 players listed on the injury report, including Evans, Bosa, and Williams.
- Despite the injury concerns, the team remains optimistic about building momentum against the Broncos.
- Lynch highlighted Evans' toughness, noting that former Buccaneers teammate Ronde Barber described him as a 'tough SOB.
What's still developing
- The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries to key players ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, and general manager John Lynch provided a host of updates Thursday.
- "He is old school in his mindset, and he doesn't want to miss. … Mike will make every attempt, and we'll see where that goes," Lynch said.
- Vederian Lowe filled in and would likely be called upon again if Williams is out, but the starter is one of the best offensive linemen of his generation and a future Hall of Famer.
- As for Nick Bosa, Lynch said he is "doing well" even though "calf injuries are sometimes murky." Offensive lineman Trent Williams had something of a better prognosis, as he may practice Thursday as he deals with a shoulder injury.
- Shanahan told reporters the injury, "shouldn't be long term, and we've got to see how it goes throughout the week." Having Evans available against the Broncos would be key, as no other wide receiver was credited with a catch during the win over the Cardinals.
- The updates on Williams also seem positive even though he exited the Cardinals game in the third quarter and never returned.
- The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with plenty of injury woes nearly four weeks into the season.
- “I will tell you this: Mike Evans, part of the whole package, when I talk to people like Ronde Barber, my old friend who’s stayed really close with the Bucs, once we got him, I think one of the things Ronde said first was, ‘That’s a tough SOB.' And I think we’ve already seen that with Mike," Lynch said.
- The 49ers didn't put Bosa on the injured reserve list because of a lack of reserve spots, if that tells you what kind of position the team is in right now.
- Ahead of the 49ers' Week 4 game versus the Denver Broncos, 10 players were listed on the Wednesday injury report, including stars like wide receiver Mike Evans, defensive lineman Nick Bosa and tackle Trent Williams.
- San Francisco general manager John Lynch provided some injury updates for the three stars listed above when speaking on the radio show KNBR on Thursday.
- That was the only change to the 49ers injury report from Wednesday to Thursday The San Francisco 49ers injury report is out for Thursday.