Mike Evans was carted off the field during a Week 3 game against the Cardinals after sustaining a rib injury, according to multiple outlets. He had already recorded three catches and a touchdown in just over a quarter of play before exiting.
CBS Sports reported that Evans, who had also been dealing with a prior hip injury, was carted to the locker room after taking a significant hit in the second quarter. Fox Sports confirmed he was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a rib injury.
According to the New York Post, Evans' injury adds him to a growing list of receivers lost to injury this season, joining Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson. Fox Sports similarly noted concerns about the team's wide receiver depth following the exit.
How each side covered it
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported Evans had three catches and a touchdown before exiting in the second quarter.
- CBS Sports noted Evans was already dealing with a hip injury before the hit that led to his cart-off.
“Evans, who was already dealing with a hip injury, took a big hit during the second quarter” — CBS Sports
Right
- Fox Sports reported Evans was ruled out with a rib injury after being carted off.
- New York Post noted Evans is the fourth receiver lost to injury this season, following Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson.
“Mike Evans leaves 49ers’ game on cart vs. Cardinals in another brutal injury blow” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to Mike Evans in Week 3?
Mike Evans was carted off the field during the second quarter of a Week 3 game against the Cardinals after taking a hit, and was later ruled out with a rib injury.
Did Mike Evans have any prior injuries?
According to CBS Sports, Evans had already been dealing with a hip injury before he was hurt again and carted off during the game against the Cardinals.
How did Evans perform before leaving the game?
Evans recorded three catches and a touchdown in just over a quarter of action before exiting due to injury.
Why does this injury matter for the team's receiver depth?
According to the New York Post, Evans is the fourth receiver the team has lost to injury this season, joining Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson, raising concerns about depth at the position.
What did left-, center-, and right-leaning outlets focus on?
There was no left-leaning coverage. Center outlets focused on Evans' productive stretch before his exit and the hit that led to his injury. Right-leaning outlets emphasized the severity of the rib injury and its impact on the team's already depleted receiver corps.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- CBS SportsCenter49ers Mike Evans carted to the locker room with injury after taking a hit vs. Cardinals
- Yahoo SportsCenterAs 49ers injuries pile up, WR Mike Evans reportedly set to play vs. Cardinals
- Fox SportsRight-leaning49ers WR Mike Evans Carted Off vs. Cardinals, Ruled Out With Ribs Injury
- New York PostRight-leaningMike Evans leaves 49ers’ game on cart vs. Cardinals in another brutal injury blow