San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans drew significant attention for his choice of attire during a team scrimmage against the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. Evans, 32, was observed participating in warm-ups wearing his game uniform, but with the pants cut off exceptionally high, reaching his upper thighs.
The unconventional look quickly circulated on social media, prompting a flurry of reactions. Some online observers described the pants as "booty shorts" and tied the fashion choice to "San Francisco culture." Others questioned the attire, with one post exclaiming, "What the f— is going on." Another user likened the shorts to those featured in a 1987 Nair hair removal commercial, calling them "nostalgic."
Beyond commentary on the shorts themselves, some users commented on Evans' physique. One fan suggested he lacked a "butt," while another quipped they were more like "leg shorts or back shorts."
Despite the online commentary, reports indicated that Evans was moving well during the practice. He had previously been dealing with "tightness," which head coach Kyle Shanahan stated was a precautionary measure. Evans had been on the team's injury report on August 2 with a quad strain. Last season, he appeared in only eight games due to a persistent hamstring issue.