Two former Texas A&M standouts were forced out of their Week 3 NFL games Sunday, with De’Von Achane leaving the Miami Dolphins’ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a knee injury and Mike Evans exiting the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Arizona Cardinals with a rib issue. Neither player came back.
Achane was active early, showing up on four of Miami’s first five offensive snaps before going down on an 11-yard run in the first quarter. He made it to the sideline on his own, but the Dolphins eventually ruled him out in their 24-10 loss. After the game, Miami still did not know how serious the injury was.
Coach Jeff Hafley said the team was still piecing things together and expected a clearer picture Monday. His first read was not encouraging.
“It does not sound optimistic at this moment.”
Hafley did not offer a diagnosis or any sense of when Achane might be available again.
Evans, meanwhile, came into San Francisco’s game listed as questionable because of a hip injury, but he was cleared to play. He delivered a 23-yard touchdown catch before going down with a separate injury in the second quarter. The 49ers held him out after halftime and still finished off a 36-30 win over Arizona.
NFL Network reported that Evans has a rib strain and will go through a full evaluation Monday. After the game, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the team was still trying to determine whether the injury was to the rib or the oblique area. He also did not say how long Evans could be out.
For now, both clubs are waiting on more medical information. Achane’s situation sounds more troubling based on his coach’s comments, but there is still no timetable for either former Aggie.
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