Darrynton Evans - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Headed to Chicago The Bears signed Evans to their practice squad Wednesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans was dropped by the Bills on Oct. 29, but he's already found a new home in Chicago. The Appalachian State product's most recent in-game action came in 2023 with the Dolphins, when he appeared in two contests and recorded 16 rushing yards on two carries. He could be elevated to Chicago's active roster at some point this season, especially after Khalil Herbert was traded to the Bengals on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Buffalo The Bills released Evans on Tuesday.

Impact Evans started the regular season on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring during the Bills' preseason finale against the Panthers in late August. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Oct. 9, but the Bills don't have room for Evans to join the active roster alongside fellow running backs James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson. Frank Gore is the lone running back on the Bills' practice squad, so while Evans could stick around in Buffalo, he has the option to explore his opportunities elsewhere and catch on with a team in need of depth at running back.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Week 8 mix Evans (hamstring) wasn't activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Evans, whose 21-day practice window opened Oct. 9, will thus target a potential return to action in Week 9. In his continued absence, James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson are available to handle the Bills' running back duties versus Seattle.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 8 Evans (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

Impact The Appalachian State product must still be activated to the Bills' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. Despite back-to-back weeks without practice limitations, Evans is expected to miss his eighth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. However, if he is activated ahead of Sunday's contest, he'll likely serve as the team's fourth-string running back behind Ty Johnson, Ray Davis and James Cook.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on IR for Week 7 Evans (hamstring) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Evans will miss his seventh consecutive game to open the season after he was injured in late August. The Bills will continue to roll with James Cook, Ray Davis (calf) and Ty Johnson in the backfield for another week. Evans is unlikely to have a substantial role once he's activated. His 21-day practice window was opened 10 days ago.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Evans (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Impact Evans has missed the Bills' first six games this season after sustaining a hamstring injury in late August. However, the Appalachian State product was designated to return from injured reserve on Oct. 9 and logged a week of full practice sessions, giving himself a small chance to play Sunday. Evans must still be activated to the Bills' active roster in order to suit up in Week 7, but if he's unable to play as expected, Buffalo's running back room will likely consist of James Cook, Ray Davis (calf) and Ty Johnson.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated for MNF Evans (hamstring) will remain on injured reserve ahead of Monday's Week 6 game against the Jets.

Impact Evans was placed on IR just before the beginning of the regular season and was designated to return this past Wednesday. He logged a trio of full practices during the week, but the Bills aren't activating him for Monday Night Football despite the fact that lead running back James Cook won't play due to a toe injury. Evans' next opportunity to make his season debut will come Sunday, Oct. 20 versus Tennessee.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Monday Evans (hamstring) practiced in full Saturday but has an unspecified designation for Monday's game against the Jets.

Impact Evans was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and has been a full participant in practice all week. However, he has yet to be added to the 53-man roster, leaving his status for MNF up in the air. His status for the matchup may ultimately hinge on James Cook's (toe) ability to play.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to practice Buffalo opened Evans' (hamstring) 21-day practice window to return from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans spent the first five weeks of the season on the Bills' injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury he suffered during their last preseason game, but it now seems he could be on track to return to action as soon as Monday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to practice Buffalo designated Evans (hamstring) for return to practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans spent the first five weeks of the season on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the Bills' last preseason game, but now that he's been cleared to practice again, he'll be eligible for activation ahead of Monday's game against the Jets. The Bills will have a 21-day window to evaluate Evans in practice, however, so the team could instead choose to bring him back in Week 7 or 8 if they're not confident that he'll be ready to go for Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bills and former Appalachian State Mountaineers Sam Martin, Darrynton Evans and Jalen Virgil support Hurricane Helene relief efforts The three players talk about what their alma mater means to them and how fans can help the North Carolina region.

OCTOBER 4 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Moved to IR, return designation Evans (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Bills on Tuesday with a designation to return.

Impact Evans hurt his hamstring in the Bills' final preseason game Saturday and must now miss at least the first four weeks of the season. With Frank Gore Jr. getting cut Tuesday, the Bills enter Week 1 with a three-man running back crew of James Cook, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills 31-26

Quarterback Bryce Young displayed having a good grasp of the Panthers’ new offensive playbook by capping a short and successful preseason debut with an opening-drive touchdown in C...

AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Saturday Evans (hamstring) is out for the rest of Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers.

Impact The running back who is fighting for a roster spot carried the ball three times for 15 yards and caught two passes for 24 yards and a score before exiting. Evans signed with the Bills in January after spending 2023 with the Bears and Dolphins, carrying the ball 32 times for 121 yards and a score.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ben DiNucci finds Darrynton Evans for an 18-yard touchdown pass | Bills vs. Panthers | 2024 Preseason Ben DiNucci with a 18-yard touchdown pass to Darrynton Evans vs. Carolina Panthers, 08/24/2024

AUGUST 24 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Darrynton Evans hits juke button on chain-moving rush | Bills vs. Panthers | 2024 Preseason Buffalo Bills running back Darrynton Evans uses a juke and power move to pick up a first down against the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 24 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Gets waived by Bears Chicago waived Evans on Thursday.

Impact A little over a month after signing him to their 53-man roster, the Bears have now decided to part ways with Evans. Unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period, he's set to become a free agent again.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown in losing effort Evans rushed four times for 18 yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 22 yards in the Bears' 30-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Evans had the most yards among the three Chicago running backs despite having fewer touches than D'Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson. It seems likely that Evans will remain in the backfield rotation until Khalil Herbert (ankle) returns from injured reserve, which could be as soon as Week 10.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darrynton Evans hurdles over goal line for TD to cap 14-play Bears drive Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans hurdles over the goal line for a touchdown to cap a 14-play Bears drive.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Darrynton Evans hurdles over goal line to cap 14-play drive Bears running back Darrynton Evans finishes an impressive 14-play drive by running in for an 11-yard touchdown.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Big workload in Sunday's win Evans carried the ball 14 times for 48 yards and caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 30-12 win over the Raiders.

Impact The 2020 third-round pick saw nearly as many touches as D'Onta Foreman (19), but the latter was far more productive, piling up 120 scrimmage yards and three total TDs. Evans' workload is encouraging, but his role in the Chicago backfield in Week 8 against the Chargers will likely be dependent on the health of Roschon Johnson (concussion).

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darrynton Evans carries Vikings defense on powerful run Running back Darrynton Evans pushes the pile, along with the Bears offensive line.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

New Dolphins Tailback Jake Funk Replaces Darrynton Evans Dolphins added Jake Funk to the practice squad, where he’ll replace Darrynton Evans, who the Bears signed to the 53-man roster

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Greg Stroman Jr., Darrynton Evans on team talent | Press Conference Defensive back Greg Stroman Jr. and running back Darrynton Evans address the media on Monday at Halas Hall.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Roster Move: Bears sign RB Darrynton Evans Running back Darrynton Evans is returning for a second stint with the Bears after being signed off the Dolphins practice squad.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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Bryce Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills 31-26