The 49ers won’t have star wide receiver Mike Evans on Sunday against the Cowboys.

But coach Kyle Shanahan provided an encouraging injury update on Evans, who has been dealing with Achilles tendinitis since Week 6.

“I’m sure if this was the last game or something he would be able to go out there. But we’re just trying to make sure it fully heals so it doesn’t act up again. It’s going in the right direction,” Shanahan told reporters.

The 49ers have the luxury to keep Evans on the sideline given their top spot in the NFC West and 7-1 record. Against Dallas, the squad will also have reinforcements in the wide receiver room with the acquisition of…

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