49ers rule out three receivers for Raiders game as Bosa returns
The gist
The 49ers ruled out receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk for Sunday's Raiders game.
Kirk's knee injury leaves the receiving corps thin as Nick Bosa returns.
How it unfolded
- Mar 18, 2026Christian Kirk signed a one-year, $6 million contract with San Francisco.
- Aug 30, 2026Kirk was placed on injured reserve with a calf strain suffered in training camp.
- Oct 24, 2026Kirk was activated from injured reserve.
Key terms
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- MCL
- A major ligament on the inner side of the knee that resists valgus forces.
Source: Wikipedia