The San Francisco 49ers ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans for a third straight game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to deal with Achilles tendinitis.
The NFC-leading 49ers enter Sunday’s matchup at 7-1, though their roster faces mounting pressure from persistent injuries. Evans left a Week 6 game against Washington early with the injury and has been unable to practice since, though head coach Kyle Shanahan noted there is a chance Evans could play next week in Mexico against Minnesota.
Meanwhile, left tackle Trent Williams remains questionable after injuring his shoulder in practice this week. The 38-year-old veteran and 12-time Pro Bowler left practice early Thursday and did not participate Friday, leaving his availability uncertain.
“The left tackle in general is always huge. Then a guy of Trent’s caliber is huge,” Shanahan told foxnews.com.
“Just the way he plays out there, down in and down out, what he means to the team, just his presence, the type of person he is, and just what he brings on game day. He’s a captain for a reason, and everyone knows Trent Williams is one of the best players in this league.”
Vederian Lowe would likely start if Williams is unable to go, though replacing the standout lineman presents a difficult task for San Francisco. Beyond the offensive line, Shanahan confirmed that cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green landed on the injury report after sustaining injuries in last week’s game against Las Vegas.
Both cornerbacks missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning as limited participants Friday. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is also listed as questionable after hurting his knee at practice Thursday, alongside cornerback Nate Hobbs dealing with an adductor injury, defensive back Upton Stout with shoulder and neck issues, and defensive tackle C.J. West managing a knee injury.
Despite the absences, San Francisco welcomes reinforcements this week. Deebo Samuel is set to return after missing the past three games with a hamstring injury, and newly acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen is poised to make his debut following a trade from Indianapolis earlier this week.
