Overview
- Evans was injured on a deep pass in Monday’s loss at Detroit, was carted off, and was later diagnosed with a fractured clavicle and a concussion.
- Tampa Bay placed Evans on injured reserve Wednesday, with Bowles saying any return would be mostly toward the end of the year.
- NFL Network reported a clean break with surgery set this week and a possible eight-week path to return if recovery goes smoothly.
- The setback likely ends Evans’ streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, which is tied with Jerry Rice for the longest in NFL history.
- The Buccaneers also ruled out WR Chris Godwin and RB Bucky Irving for Week 8, promoted OL Michael Jordan, and signed WR Brandon Johnson to the practice squad ahead of a Week 9 bye.