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49ers' Evans exits 'MNF' early due to Achilles
Evans was ruled out of the 49ers' Monday night game against the Commanders; the injury leaves San Francisco short at receiver.
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At a glance
- First reported by ESPN: “49ers' Evans exits 'MNF' early due to Achilles”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:34 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Achilles, 49ers.
- BBN covered this story before: 49ers owner Jed York returns from suspension as NFL owners meet (October 19).
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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back. Here is the latest. Receiver Mike Evans was ruled out of the 49ers' Monday night game against the Commanders with an Achilles injury.
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The story so far
- Commanders rule four injured players out vs 49ers on Monday night · Yahoo Sports
- 49ers star Trent Williams admits he forgot he played for Commanders · New York Post
- Caitlin Clark joins Taylor Swift at Chiefs game; Ben Simmons tears… · Yahoo Sports
- Commanders-49ers on MNF, palace chatter, iPhone spyware, Ohio State · Yahoo Sports
- Ben Simmons tears Achilles, Stephen Curry tweaks ankle · Yahoo Sports
- 49ers owner Jed York returns from suspension as NFL owners meet · New York Post
- 49ers' Evans exits 'MNF' early due to Achilles (this story)
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