MIKE EVANS NEWS

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JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for wild-card round Evans (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game at Washington.

Impact Shortly after achieving his seventh 1,000-yard season in a row this past Sunday, Evans got his leg stuck in the turf while attempting to make a catch in the end zone. He was unable to return to the contest, and while he's participated in a walk-through this week, he wasn't officially listed as anything but a non-participant until Thursday, when he was limited. Per Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site, coach Bruce Arians called Evans a "game-time decision" but also believes the wide receiver "has a chance" to suit up this weekend. Evans' status, one way or another, will be confirmed approximately 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Coach Bruce Arians indicated that Evans (knee) is a game-time decision for Saturday night's playoff opener against Washington, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site report...

Impact The report notes that Arians thinks that Evans -- who got in some on-field work Thursday -- "has a chance" to play in Saturday's 8:15 p.m. ET contest. To that end, the wideout has been "living in the training room" this week. Look for Evans to approach the wild-card game officially listed as questionable by the Bucs.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Evans (knee) is participating in Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Four days after exiting the Buccaneers' Week 17 win over the Falcons with a hyperextended left knee, Evans was back on the field for the team's final practice ahead of Saturday's wild-card game in Washington. According to Laine, during the open portion of the practice, Evans was spotted going through a dynamic warmup that included squatting and jogging. The Buccaneers will release their final injury report later Thursday, which will reveal the extent of Evans' participation in the closed portion of the practice, while also indicating whether he'll carry a designation into the playoff game. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times relays that the Buccaneers are optimistic Evans will be able to suit up Saturday, but how his knee responds to Thursday's practice will likely factor heavily into the team's decision on his status.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Evans (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Head coach Bruce Arians noted Monday that Evans didn't suffer any structural damage in the left knee that he injured Week 17 and was considered day-to-day, per Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site. On Tuesday, Evans took part in the Bucs' walk-through session but was ultimately listed as a non-participant on the estimated practice report. His absence from the field continued Wednesday, giving him just one more chance to join his teammates in drills this week. Evans' listing on Thursday's report will give a sense of his ability to suit up for Saturday's wild-card matchup at Washington.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as non-participant on practice estimate Evans (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact On the plus side, Evans, who suffered a hyperextended knee this past Sunday, avoided structural damage and was on the field for Tuesday's walk-through. At this stage it's too early to know if the wideout will be available for Saturday's playoff opener against Washington, but coach Bruce Arians noted Tuesday that he's hopeful on that front.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes the field Tuesday Coach Bruce Arians relayed that Evans (knee) participated fully in Tuesday's walk-through, but noted that the wideout wouldn't have taken part in a full-speed practice, Scott Smith...

Impact That Evans was on the field Tuesday after hurting his knee Sunday is a step in the right direction, with Arians indicating that he's hopeful that the team will have the pass-catcher available for Saturday night's playoff opener against Washington. What Evans is able to do at practice Wednesday and how he responds to any reps he gets in the process should help begin to clarify his chances of suiting up this weekend.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at walkthrough practice Evans (knee) was at Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's encouraging news after coach Bruce Arians revealed Monday that Evans avoided structural knee damage and is considered day-to-day. While it's unclear what capacity Evans participated in, the team should issue an official practice report at some point Tuesday with Saturday's wild-card game against Washington on the horizon.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good news from MRI Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Evans (knee) has avoided any structural damage and is considered day-to-day, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Arians said that the hope is for Evans, who was forced out of last Sunday's win over the Falcons, could return to practice Thursday, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. James Palmer of NFL Network reports that Arians dubbed the injury a hyperextension. That Evans has avoided a severe injury is certainly good news for Tampa Bay's offense, and it seems like he could even have a shot at suiting up in Washington on Saturday. If Evans can't go, on the other hand, Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson could handle additional work behind Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury not 'serious', per Arians Coach Bruce Arians believes Evans didn't suffer "any serious damage" to his left knee during Sunday's 44-27 win against the Falcons, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans did enough in less than one quarter to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the seventh consecutive season to begin his career, but his fourth and final target fell to the ground when his attempt to catch a Tom Brady pass coincided with his left leg getting stuck in the end-zone turf. The wide receiver is slated for an MRI, and Arians stated the Buccaneers will have more clarity on Evans' situation Monday. If Arians' assessment comes to pass, Evans' activity level in practice this week will be one to watch as Tampa Bay prepares to face off with the NFC East champion to be determined in the wild-card round.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will have knee checked out Evans is slated to undergo an MRI on his left knee after exiting Sunday's game against the Falcons, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to being forced out of the regular-season finale, Evans caught three of his four targets for 46 yards. If his knee issue forces him to miss time during the team's playoff run, added snaps behind Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown will be available for Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out of Sunday's game Evans (knee) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

Impact While attempting to make a catch in the end zone near the end of the first quarter, Evans seemed to get his left leg stuck in what has been termed soggy turf by Jennifer Hale of Fox Sports. Evans needed assistance to get to the tunnel before a cart took him to the locker room. The nature of the injury isn't known, but at the time he was ruled out he was donning street clothes and a brace on his left leg.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures leg Sunday Evans (leg) went to the locker room during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans appeared to get his left leg stuck in the turf as he attempted to catch a Tom Brady pass in the end zone. The nature of the injury isn't known, but Evans required assistance to leave the field.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

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DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sensational in blowout victory Evans secured 10 of 12 targets for 181 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 47-7 win over the Lions on Saturday.

Impact Evans was an integral part of Tom Brady's record-setting 348-yard first half, but the star wideout didn't let up after his future Hall of Fame quarterback left the game, either. Evans began his sensational day with a 33-yard grab on the Buccaneers' opening drive, and he subsequently recorded a 27-yard touchdown catch to cap off the team's second possession. Evans would continue routinely getting the best of the Lions secondary throughout the day, and he put an exclamation point on his performance via a 22-yard scoring connection with Blaine Gabbert midway through the third quarter. Evans' receiving yardage total was a season high, and it also puts him in position to notch his seventh 1,000-yard campaign in as many pro seasons if he can total at least 40 in a Week 17 divisional contest against the Falcons.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eclipses century mark in win Evans secured six of seven targets for 110 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Evans was the only one of the top receiving trio of himself, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown to not find the end zone, but he led the team's pass catchers in receptions and receiving yardage while tying for the lead in targets. The multi-time Pro Bowler had last crossed the 100-yard mark back in Week 4, so the boost in production was especially timely for fantasy managers and atoned for Evans' second straight game without a touchdown grab. Evans will look to stay hot in a favorable Week 16 matchup versus the Lions on Saturday afternoon.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

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DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team with modest numbers Evans brought in three of five targets for 56 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Evans' relatively modest receiving yardage tally nevertheless led the Buccaneers on an afternoon in which Tom Brady put the ball up just 23 times. The multi-time Pro Bowler also tied Antonio Brown for the team lead in targets and showed no ill effects from the hamstring issue that plagued him during the practice week. Evans now has failed to exceed Sunday's yardage total in three straight games, a dubious streak he'll look to put behind him versus the vulnerable Falcons secondary Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Evans (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Vikings, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Evans was a limited practice participant Wednesday and a non-participant Thursday, before upgrading to full to finish out the week. Coach Bruce Arians said the wideout looked good in Friday's practice and is ready to play in Sunday's game against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in return to practice Coach Bruce Arians said Evans (hamstring) is "fine" and looked good at Friday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Evans might still be listed on the final injury report, but it sounds like the Bucs expect him to play. Fantasy owners should still keep an eye on the situation, as Evans has a history of hamstring injuries and was held out from Thursday's practice.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at Friday's practice Evans (hamstring) was spotted on the practice field with a helmet Friday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was unable to practice Thursday, but it appears he'll be participating at Friday's session in some capacity. Evans may need to put in a full practice to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings. Fellow wideout Chris Godwin (finger) also sat out practice to begin the week, but he had no limitations at Thursday's session.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE