CHRIS EVANS NEWS

Tending to hamstring injury Evans was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Evans was spotted taking part in agility drills off to the side during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, but he apparently joined his healthy teammates on the field for at least part of the session to garner a "limited" tag. The rookie sixth-round pick is a bit banged up after he was pressed into his largest role of the season in the Week 6 win in Detroit while No. 2 back Samaje Perine (illness) was sidelined. Evans, who carried four times for 18 yards and added three receptions for 49 yards and a score, could have his snaps scaled back Week 7 in Baltimore if Perine is activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of that contest.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blinded, and inspired, by the light, Bengals RB Chris Evans has game to remember The rookie running back was reflective in a stadium where he once wondered whether he'd play football again.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bengals Notebook: Taylor's Moves on Fourth-And-One And Playing Chris Evans Pay Off DETROIT _ They won’t say Zac Taylor is too conservative this week.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

Scores first NFL touchdown Evans rushed four times for 18 yards and brought in all three targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 34-11 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact The rookie saw extended opportunity with Samaje Perine sidelined for Week 6 due to his residency on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he made good use of his seven touches. The highlight of Evans' afternoon was his 24-yard scoring grab down the left sideline in the first quarter, which served as both the Bengals' first points and the 24-year-old's first career touchdown. Evans' four carries were also the first of his career, and perhaps Sunday's encouraging effort will allow him to carve out a bigger role in the offense moving forward.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan product Chris Evans gets Bengals' rout of Lions started right Evans had three catches for 49 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown catch in the opening quarter of the Bengals' 34-11 victory over the Lion...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Joe Burrow throws 3 TDs as Bengals rout winless Lions 34-11

Joe Burrow tied a career high with three touchdown passes, helping the Cincinnati Bengals rout the Detroit Lions 34-11 Sunday

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burrow lobs 24-yard TD rainbow into Chris Evans' bucket Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow lobs 24-yard TD rainbow into running back Chris Evans' bucket.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

May be No. 2 RB in Week 6 Evans may serve as the Bengals' No. 2 running back behind Joe Mixon (ankle) on Sunday at Detroit if Samaje Perine (illness) isn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by 4:00 p...

Impact The Bengals placed Perine on the COVID list Tuesday after he tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, Mixon continued to have his practice reps capped due to a Week 4 ankle sprain. There's an expectation Mixon will be back to his normal self Sunday, which has equated to 19.7 touches per game in his 46 career starts. Still, Evans, a 2021 sixth-round pick, likely will get on the field as he seeks his first carry as a pro (he already has five catches for 55 yards on 16 offensive snaps).

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quick Hits: Bengals Don't Hoarse Around With Joe Burrow Voiceover; Chris Evans Eyes First NFL Carry   At some point after Sunday’s game and before Wednesday morning’s walk through, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow whispered less and less like M...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

Catches two passes in loss Evans secured both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact Evans played on just seven of the Bengals' 67 offensive snaps Sunday. The rookie running back failed to record a single carry in the game, as Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine carried the load. With both of Mixon and Perine active, Evans is an afterthought in Cincinatti's offense.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals RB Mixon misses practice, status for Sunday unclear

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon didn’t practice Wednesday and is day to day with an ankle sprain

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No action in Week 4 Evans saw only two offensive snaps in the Week 4 win over Jacksonville without garnering a target or carry.

Impact With Joe Mixon's status for Week 5 up in the air, Evans might see the field more often, particularly on passing downs.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Mixon Injury Update Boosts Samaje Perine and Chris Evans Fantasy Outlook The Cincinnati Bengals were deal some troubling injury news on Monday after starting running back Joe Mixon was diagnosed with a low-grade a...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Two catches Evans had two catches for 26 yards in Sunday's win over the Steelers.

Impact Should the Bengals get into a situation where they need to throw more frequently, Evans could see a small uptick in snaps, but he's clearly the third option to earn any carries.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass in loss Evans caught his only target for 14 yards and failed to record a single rushing attempt in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.

Impact Evans played on only two of Cincinnati's 55 offensive snaps in the contest. The rookie running back is third on the depth chart and has been an afterthought in the offensive game plan through two weeks. With starter Joe Mixon handling all three downs, Evans may not find many opportunities to utilize his pass-catching skills this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps Week 1 Evans didn't record an offensive snap during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Vikings.

Impact Evans earned a roster spot by beating out Trayveon Williams for the third running back job, but after Week 1, it is clear that he won't be part of the offensive plan, unless Joe Mixon or Samaje Perine are sidelined. The Bengals' run game totaled 34 rushes for 149 yards with Mixon playing 78 percent of the snaps against the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Bengals' roster Evans beat out Trayveon Williams for the third running back job on the Bengals' season-opening roster.

Impact Beginning at rookie minicamps this summer, Evans impressed the team with his pass-catching skills and general athletic ability. He's old for a rookie, turning 24 in October, but he has some third-down upside and could expand his role in the offense if Joe Mixon were to get hurt.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Notebook: New DE Ray Brings A Legacy; Everybody Loves Chris (Evans); Apple Hopes To Shine In 'Fresh Start' Wyatt Ray had been barely unpacked for a day in the Bengals locker room. But when someone pointed to the music computer over on the wall Thu...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

What it means for Bengals rookie RB Chris Evans to have a role right away The sixth round pick will likely get Week 1 snaps for the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Notches receiving TD in loss Evans rushed three times for 10 yards and brought in one of two targets for a 29-yard touchdown in the Bengals' 29-26 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact The rookie sixth-round pick continued to flash his receiving prowess with the touchdown catch, which came early in the second quarter in connection with backup quarterback Brandon Allen. Evans has made an impression with his pass-catching skills in particular this summer despite recording a modest 49 total receptions in 42 college games at Michigan, and Sunday's score may have at least sealed him the No. 4 running back job.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Brandon Allen's 29-yard TD lob to Chris Evans is absolutely perfect Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen's 29-yard touchdown lob to Bengals rookie running back Chris Evans is absolutely perfect.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • NFL.COM

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AUGUST 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Super Bowl champs rest starters, fall to Bengals 19-14

Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the NFL preseason with a 19-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good hands on display Evans continues to display good hands and route-running in training camp, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans could be involved in obvious passing situations if the Bengals want to give Joe Mixon a few snaps off here and there. It's worth noting that Evans was described as the token bright spot in an otherwise lousy day for the Bengals' offense in camp.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE