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Evans Expects to Play Week 1 Despite Injury

49ers wide receiver Mike Evans expects to be ready for Week 1 despite a groin injury, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

49ers wide receiver Mike Evans has not practiced much in training camp due to nagging injuries, including a quad strain early in camp. Despite the groin injury, Evans expects to be ready for Week 1 when the 49ers travel to Melbourne, Australia to face the Rams, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who called the injury "minor." livefromquarantine.club

Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the team expects Evans back at practice next week. Several other players, including defensive end Nick Bosa, wide receiver Jacob Cowing, and cornerback Upton Stout, are also expected to return to practice next week.