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49ers’ Keenan Allen trade makes more sense after latest Mike Evans injury update

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Murray, T. L. (2026, November 11). 49ers’ Keenan Allen trade makes more sense after latest Mike Evans injury update. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/49ers-keenan-allen-trade-mike-evans-absence/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-12 · by Thomas L. Murray

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While last season was a year filled with memorable moments for Miller and the Padres, they would probably like to forget how it ended, after they were eliminated in Game 4 of the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 49ers still have no update when Mike Evans will return to the field, and coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday the receiver is considered “week to week.”
While Allen is expected to be an immediate contributor in San Francisco’s wide receiver room, he is still awaiting disciplinary action from the NFL.
Kirk Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, has brought the 13-year veteran quarterback some lucrative deals in the past, but with Cousins being traded to the Vikings on Tuesday, the cash flow will continue to pile in from multiple teams.
With Mendoza officially handed the keys to the franchise and Cousins leaving for another tour with Minnesota, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft will take over under center, hoping to lead Las Vegas to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
Los Angeles is also expected to have defensive tackle Kobie Turner, tight end Terrance Ferguson, and wide receiver Davante Adams return from the injured list at some point this season.
The clock has finally struck zero for the NFL trade deadline, and the Rams might’ve been one of the biggest losers.
The Los Angeles Rams have found themselves in a territory they didn’t think they would be at a day before the NFL trade deadline — shopping for a wide receiver.
The Valks were led by Gabby Williams, who scored 30 points including 28 in the second half.
It appears there is a world in which the 49ers could welcome Brandon Aiyuk back with open arms.
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49ers Commanders Cowboys NFC Seahawks

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49ers ORG · 7× Evans PERSON · 5× Samuel PERSON · 2× Brock Purdy PERSON · 1× Christian Kirk PERSON · 1× Commanders ORG · 1× Kyle Shanahan PERSON · 1× Mike Evans PERSON · 1× Ricky Pearsall PERSON · 1× Shanahan PERSON · 1×

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During the 49ers’ bye week, he posted a video on social media of himself working out at the 49ers’ practice facility, hinting at an imminent return. While the 49ers have some insurance, they found a temporary solution to fill Evans’ absence in their receivers corps when they traded for Keenan Allen before the NFL trade deadline concluded.
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The 49ers still have no update when Mike Evans will return to the field, and coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday the receiver is considered “week to week.”

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The 49ers still have no update when Mike Evans will return to the field, and coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday the receiver is considered “week to week.” asserted
receiver → have → week
Since his Achilles flared up during a “Monday Night Football” game against the Commanders in Week 6, Evans has remained on the sideline. asserted
Evans → flare → sideline
On Monday, Shanahan was asked if Evans would be available to practice and said, “We’ll see how he is later in the week.” asserted
he → ask → week
Evans has played in six games this season and quickly found a strong connection with quarterback Brock Purdy. asserted
Evans → play → Purdy
When his injury happened, he was the team’s leading receiver with 27 catches for 420 yards and three touchdowns. asserted
he → happen → yards
On Sunday, the 49ers got good news on their injury front. asserted
49ers → get → front
Demarcus Robinson returned from a high ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 2. asserted
he → return → Week
With the 49ers set to play the Cowboys, their longtime NFC rival, on Sunday, Samuel has been trending toward returning to the field. asserted
Samuel → set → field
Samuel’s absence started during the middle of their Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks, when he suffered a severe hamstring injury. asserted
he → start → injury
During the 49ers’ bye week, he posted a video on social media of himself working out at the 49ers’ practice facility, hinting at an imminent return. While the 49ers have some insurance, they found a temporary solution to fill Evans’ absence in their receivers corps when they traded for Keenan Allen before the NFL trade deadline concluded. asserted
deadline → post → Allen
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