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49ers’ Evans, Samuel, Bosa ruled out; Kirk may return

49ers receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr., and defensive end Nick Bosa are among a half dozen players who have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 9:38 PM
49ers’ Evans, Samuel, Bosa ruled out; Kirk may return
Key Things to Know
  • The 49ers ruled out Mike Evans, Nick Bosa, and Deebo Samuel Sr. for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
  • Veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk is set to be activated from injured reserve to make his season debut.
  • The 49ers released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday to open a roster spot for Kirk.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans, defensive end Nick Bosa, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Evans is sidelined with Achilles tendinitis, Bosa remains out with a calf injury, and Samuel is dealing with a hamstring issue. None of the three players participated in practice this week ahead of the team's upcoming Week 8 bye.

To address severe roster attrition at wide receiver, the 49ers are set to activate veteran Christian Kirk from injured reserve. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Kirk is expected to play after releasing defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo to clear a roster spot. Shanahan noted that due to extensive injuries, San Francisco will likely dress fewer than the maximum 48 players on game day.

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