Keenan Allen provides critical update on beef with Mike Evans

Keenan Allen said he and Mike Evans resolved their past dispute long ago, after the rivalry resurfaced online when Allen was traded to the San Francisco 49ers. Allen praised Evans as a top player and said he may now be the better receiver, putting the old argument into perspective as he joins the team.

Allen’s arrival is timely because Evans is recovering from an Achilles flare-up and is considered week to week. Through six games, Evans has caught 27 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns, helping the 49ers start the season with six straight wins. San Francisco is also without Deebo Samuel and several other receivers, including rookie De’Zhaun Stribling, Christian Kirk and Ricky Pearsall.