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The injury report also includes linebackers Luke Gifford and Garret Wallow, along with safety Marques Sigle, all of whom will miss the matchup. Shanahan noted the severity of the attrition, suggesting that the team may struggle to reach the maximum 48-player limit for the game-day roster, even after utilizing practice squad elevations. The coach acknowledged the unusual nature of the circumstances, noting that the team has held internal discussions regarding the potential necessity of players lining up out of their natural positions.
Injury Updates and Roster Adjustments
The absence of Evans, who is managing Achilles tendinitis, adds to a growing list of sidelined receivers that already includes Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Demarcus Robinson. In a move to bolster the receiving corps, the 49ers are expected to activate veteran wideout Christian Kirk from injured reserve. To facilitate this, the team released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. Although Kirk is technically listed as questionable, Shanahan indicated that his participation is essentially procedural and he is expected to feature against Atlanta.
Bosa, who has been sidelined since sustaining a calf injury during a walk-through prior to the Week 3 game against Arizona, was also held out of practice throughout the week. While the defensive end had previously expressed optimism about his recovery timeline, Shanahan explained that the injury flared up following a workout, prompting the team to exercise caution. The 49ers' edge-rushing rotation for Sunday will now rely on Mykel Williams, Romello Height, Keion White, and Khalid Kareem. Meanwhile, there is some positive news for the secondary, as cornerback Upton Stout and safety Siran Neal returned to practice on Friday and are listed as questionable for the game.
