49ers Miss Three Starters at Week 10 Practice
Mike Evans, Renardo Green and Deommodore Lenoir sat out the first practice before Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Football
Three San Francisco 49ers starters missed the first Week 10 practice against the Dallas Cowboys. Wide receiver Mike Evans is out with Achilles tendinitis, while cornerbacks Renardo Green and Deommodore Lenoir are sidelined with back and foot injuries.
Why it matters
Green and Lenoir are at risk for Sunday's game, and the team re-signed Jack Jones as insurance in case either cannot play. Evans, who has missed the last two games, is expected to miss the next several weeks, including Sunday.
The injury report lists three starters absent from the first Week 10 practice, with Evans missing his second consecutive game. The status of Green and Lenoir for Sunday will depend on how they respond at the key Friday practice.
The players
Mike Evans
Mike Evans is a veteran wide receiver known for his long career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the 49ers.
Renardo Green
Renardo Green is a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers who has been a regular starter in the team's secondary.
Deommodore Lenoir
Deommodore Lenoir is a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers who previously played college football at Oregon.
The details
Green and Lenoir were hurt in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, with Green landing on his back after an end zone interception in the fourth quarter. George Pickens missed Week 9 with a hamstring injury, and Deebo Samuel and Siran Neal were limited in practice.
Timeline
Week 9: 49ers beat the Raiders; Green and Lenoir are injured.
Week 10, first practice: three starters miss practice ahead of the Cowboys game.
Friday: key practice for the injured players.
Sunday: 49ers host the Cowboys.
Season Trajectory
The 49ers' secondary depth is being tested as the season moves into Week 10, with Green and Lenoir's availability shaping how the defense handles the Cowboys. Losing Evans for an extended stretch also narrows the receiving options during a stretch that will determine the team's playoff positioning.
If Green or Lenoir cannot play Sunday, the depth at cornerback becomes the key factor for fantasy and betting lineups. Evans' extended absence removes a primary target from the passing game for several weeks.
The takeaway
Monitor the Friday injury report before Sunday's game, since final designations often determine how the 49ers' secondary lines up against Dallas.
What happens next
Green and Lenoir's status will be clearer after the key practice on Friday, ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Further reading
Track the latest roster and injury updates in the San Francisco Football section.
