Mike Evans and Terry McLaurin both exit Monday Night Football with injuries
Both teams lost key receivers in the first half of the Monday night matchup, with Evans ruled out for the rest of the game and McLaurin exiting after a knee collision.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mike Evans of the San Francisco 49ers and Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders each left the Monday Night Football contest with injuries, according to reports from Bleacher Report.
What happened
The game began with the 49ers controlling early play. Early in the second quarter, Evans was helped to the locker room and was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest with an Achilles injury, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He had recorded three catches for 94 yards before the exit. In the first quarter, Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin tangled with cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, grabbed his knee while falling, and was carted off with an air cast. He was subsequently ruled out with a knee injury after the play.
What the reports add
Bleacher Report noted that Evans entered the game despite an injury designation for his Achilles and ribs, and that the 49ers had announced him active before kickoff. The outlet also highlighted that Evans had dominated his previous game against the Seattle Seahawks with seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Regarding McLaurin, the report detailed his career production—five straight seasons of 1,000+ receiving yards from 2020‑2024—and noted his recent 27‑yard catch before the injury. Both sources listed other 49ers receivers already sidelined (Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, Christian Kirk) and mentioned that the Commanders will likely rely more on Stefon Diggs, Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks and Antonio Williams after McLaurin’s departure.
What was said
Adam Schefter, cited by Bleacher Report, confirmed Evans’ Achilles injury and his removal from the game. The same outlet quoted the description of McLaurin’s collision with Lenoir and his subsequent knee injury, though no direct quote from a team official or player was provided.
How it came about
Both injuries occurred in a game that followed a series of setbacks for the Commanders, including quarterback Jayden Daniels’ elbow dislocation in September (Felo coverage). The 49ers have also dealt with injuries to key players such as Nick Bosa, who was aiming for a return by Week 6 (Felo coverage). Evans’ recent viral jersey‑check incident with Trevon Diggs was highlighted in a prior Felo article (Felo coverage), underscoring his high profile on the field.
Key facts
- Mike Evans left the game with an Achilles injury after recording three catches for 94 yards. (bleacherreport.com)
- Terry McLaurin was carted off with a knee injury after a collision with Deommodore Lenoir. (bleacherreport.com)
- Both teams had multiple other receivers already listed as out or questionable. (bleacherreport.com)
Timeline
- 2026-09-20 — Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated left elbow.
- 2026-10-10 — 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa strained calf, targeting Week 6 return.
- 2026-10-12 — Mike Evans clarified jersey‑check incident with Trevon Diggs.
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