Mike Evans Sidelined with Minor Quad Strain at 49ers Camp

What happened

Mike Evans did not practice on Aug. 3 due to a quad strain. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the injury is "very minor," and the 49ers are managing his workload carefully. Evans joins Christian Kirk (calf) and De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) among the receivers limited or out, while Ricky Pearsall remains on season-ending IR.

Fantasy impact

The short-term absence is not expected to change Evans' projected role as the top available receiver once healthy. Deebo Samuel gains temporary target share. Managers should monitor practice reports but can still view Evans as a solid mid-round WR2 option.