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ArticleMike Evans ‘tightness’ and the 49ers’ injury woes that won’t go away
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At the tail end of an illustrious career, Evans wasn't brought in to be a true No. 1 target for Purdy. But his role has taken on more importance with the uncertainty of Kittle's availability, the season-ending blow to Ricky Pearsall and the persistent calf issues that have kept Christian Kirk out of camp.
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Evans' role elevated by injuries to Kittle, Pearsall, and Kirk; still not a true No. 1.

Evans' role has taken on more importance with uncertainty around George Kittle's availability (recovering from torn Achilles), the season-ending injury to Ricky Pearsall, and Christian Kirk's persistent calf issues keeping him out of camp. However, Evans was not brought in to be a true No. 1 target for Brock Purdy, suggesting a secondary receiving role despite elevated usage due to injuries.

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