Mike Evans Injury Update
Good news, Bucs fans, things might be turning around for Mike Evans. The veteran receiver, who tweaked his left hamstring back in Week 3 against the Jets, has missed the last three games. Tampa Bay chose not to stash him on injured reserve, betting that he’d heal up in three weeks or less. So yeah, this is crunch time.
Inside Injuries reported on X that the Buccaneers have ruled out Bucky Irving, Chris Godwin, and likely Emeka Egbuka, but Mike Evans (hamstring) could return.
According to the source, Evans is expected to “give it a go” in practice this week, with hopes of suiting up for Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. That’s about as positive an update as you could ask for after a tricky hamstring issue. Coach Todd Bowles also sounded cautiously optimistic, saying he wants to see Evans back on the field midweek. If he practices, even in a limited capacity, there’s real hope he’ll play.
And let’s be real, the timing couldn’t be better. The Bucs’ receiver room has been a patchwork lately, with Chris Godwin and rookie standout Emeka Egbuka both banged up. Without Evans, the offense’s vertical threat just isn’t the same.
Evans, meanwhile, has a little extra motivation. He’s sitting at 140 receiving yards so far this season, and if he gets back this week, he’d have 11 games to notch another 860. That would keep alive his legendary streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons, a mark matched only by Jerry Rice. Still, it’s a hamstring. Those things linger if you rush them. The Bucs need to balance desperation with caution because losing Evans again would sting way more than one extra week of patience.
Did Mike Evans Practice Today?
As of midweek, Evans was expected to hit the practice field, not guaranteed, but listed as likely to participate in at least some capacity. The Buccaneers are hopeful that this week marks his official return ramp-up. If he clears it without setbacks, expect to see No. 13 back on the field under the bright lights in Detroit.
Underdog NFL reported on X that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hopeful wide receiver Mike Evans, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, will return to practice this week.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on reports and updates available as of October 16, 2025. Player availability and injury status for Mike Evans may change as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue practices and medical evaluations ahead of Week 7. For the latest updates, always check official team injury reports or credible NFL insiders close to game time.
