MIKE EVANS NEWS

Moved to COVID-19 list Tampa Bay placed Evans (hamstring) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After missing the Buccaneers' Week 16 win over the Panthers due to the strained hamstring, Evans was gearing up for a potential return to the lineup Week 17 against the Jets, but his placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list provides another complication in his effort to play Sunday. If vaccinated, Evans will have a chance to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 return-to-play protocol prior to Sunday's game, but he'll almost certainly miss practice time leading up to the contest. With that in mind, Evans will more than likely miss his second straight game, leaving Antonio Brown as the clear No. 1 target in the passing game for quarterback Tom Brady.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 16: Buccaneers tumble in health rankings

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DECEMBER 26, 2021

Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title

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DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Washington brings benches, just as Cowboys did

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DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return for Weeks 17 and 18 Evans (hamstring), who is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, has a chance to return for the Buccaneers' final two contests of the regular season, Jeremy Fowler o...

Impact Tampa Bay is viewing Evans as week-to-week after he injured his hamstring in last Sunday's loss to the Saints, but the 28-year-old appears to be dealing with a low-grade strain that should take a long-term absence off the table. That said, after failing to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, Evans will likely need to return to the field next week as at least a limited participant in order to have a realistic shot at suiting up for the Buccaneers' upcoming matchup with the Jets. With both Evans and Chris Godwin (knee) -- who is out for the season -- sidelined in Carolina, the Buccaneers will turn to a combination of Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller and Justin Watson to fill snaps at receiver behind No. 1 wideout Antonio Brown, who is making his return to the lineup after a multi-week absence.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 16 Head coach Bruce Arians said Evans (hamstring) won't play Sunday in Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Evans wasn't able to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday after straining his hamstring in the Buccaneers' shutout loss to the Saints in Week 15, so his absence for the upcoming weekend comes as little surprise. With Evans sidelined and Chris Godwin (knee) shut down for the season, Antonio Brown (ankle) -- if cleared to play following a 10-week absence for injury and suspension -- will be locked in as the Bucs' clear No. 1 receiver, while both Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller should have regular roles in three-wideout sets and enjoy bumps in both snaps and targets. Tampa Bay could also deploy more frequent two-tight end sets featuring a combination of Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs look to rebound vs. Panthers after being blanked

Tom Brady is expected to be extra motivated, which is normally not a good sign for his next opponent

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 16 injury report: Bucs lose three offensive stars

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Not at practice Evans (hamstring) wasn't in attendance for Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Evans will go down as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' official practice report for the second day in a row, an early sign that he's not on the right track to play Sunday in Carolina. With Chris Godwin (knee) shut down for the season and Antonio Brown (ankle) not a safe bet to suit up this weekend either coming off a 10-week absence due to injury and suspension, the Buccaneers could be without their top three receivers. Even the depth behind the trio is being tested to some degree, as Breshad Perriman is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, while Justin Watson (knee) resumed practicing earlier this month but has yet to be activated from the reserve/PUP list.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thielen's return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams

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DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as DNP Evans (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Bucs only held a walk-through but wouldn't have had Evans available if they'd been scheduled for a real practice. He hasn't been ruled out for the upcoming game against Carolina, but it doesn't look great after the early exit from Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints. With teammate Chris Godwin (knee) out for the season, Antonio Brown could be the Bucs' No. 1 receiver this week in his first game back from a prolonged absence.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers address mounting injuries, sign RB Le'Veon Bell

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have addressed the need for experienced depth at running back by signing former All-Pro Le’Veon Bell

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Antonio Brown returns to Bucs' lineup after three-game suspension

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Injuries growing concern as Bucs close in on NFC South title

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South barring a total collapse over the final three weeks of the regular season

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs' Godwin out for season with torn ACL in right knee

Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chance to play Sunday Though Evans suffered a hamstring strain in Sunday's loss to the Saints, he has a chance to play in Week 16, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Although the report suggests that Evans is considered week-to-week, evidently the Buccaneers are holding out hope that the wideout could improve to the point of making it back for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Once Evans is available, he could see a bit of an uptick in targets going forward, given that fellow starting WR Chris Godwin has been ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optimism about injury severity Evans (hamstring) may have avoided a serious injury after being forced out of Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Evans escaping without a severe injury is particularly good news for the Buccaneers considering that Chris Godwin is reportedly in danger of missing the rest of the regular season due to an MCL sprain. That said, soft tissue injuries can be difficult to deal with, so Evans' status at practice will need to be monitored closely before any assumptions about his Week 16 availability can be made.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0

New Orleans’ defense gave Tom Brady fits again, shutting down Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense as the Saints put the Buccaneers’ division title celebration plans on hold with a 9-0...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for night Evans (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Evans was ruled out at halftime after previously being deemed doubtful to return in the second quarter. Chris Godwin (knee) was also ruled out, leaving the Buccaneers with just Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden at wide receiver for the remainder of the game. Given the tricky nature of soft tissue injuries, Evans could be out in Week 16 against the Panthers and beyond, though it's too early to tell whether that will be the case.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return doubtful Evans (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Evans suffered the injury in the second quarter. He caught his only target for 14 yards prior to getting hurt. With Chris Godwin (knee) questionable to return, the Buccaneers could be significantly shorthanded at wide receiver for the remainder of the night.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets into end zone in win Evans secured all six targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 33-27 overtime win over the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Evans checked in second behind Chris Godwin in receptions and receiving yards on a highly efficient afternoon. The veteran wideout's 13-yard scoring grab midway through the second quarter was his first since Week 11 and pushed his season tally to 11, just two short of the career high he established in 2020. Evans' next opportunity to add to that tally comes in a Week 15 Sunday night clash against a Saints defense that's often given him trouble.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Allen-led comeback sends Bills to OT with Bucs

Josh Allen has almost single-handedly carried Buffalo to overtime against Tampa Bay

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS