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By Matt Audilet
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is still dealing with the Achilles tendinitis flareup that caused him to leave the field in Week 6.
Evans hasn't returned to practice since and is expected to miss this coming Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
That being said, it appears the 49ers are being abundantly cautious with their 33-year-old wide receiver.
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On Thursday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that Evans is "real close" to returning. Shanahan added that Evans would likely be playing this week if it were a playoff game.
"I think it would be hard to keep him out if this was the last game," Shanahan said, via team reporter David Lombardi.
Evans was performing at a high level before this injury issue, reeling in 27 catches for 420 yards and three touchdowns through six games.
The 49ers are thin at the wide receiver position, with both rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and veteran Christian Kirk on injured reserve. Deebo Samuel, who's been out since suffering a hamstring strain in Week 5, is expected to suit up and play against the Cowboys this weekend.
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San Francisco also made a wide receiver move before Tuesday's trade deadline, adding veteran pass catcher Keenan Allen in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts.
The 7-1 49ers will kick off against the Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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