Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was injured in his team’s 24-9 loss against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Oct. 20.
The injury occurred when Evans tried to make a catch on a deep ball from Baker Mayfield. The veteran managed to reel the pass in, but he went to the ground hard, hitting both his knees and head on the turf in the process.
Evans dropped the ball after he hit the ground and remained down after the play. He was tended to by Tampa Bay’s medical staff before eventually leaving the field, walking under his own power with assistance from an athletic trainer.
However, shortly thereafter, the ESPN broadcast showed Evans being carted off the field. ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge noted the 32-year-old was dealing with a right shoulder injury and that he was in ‘excruciating pain’ on the sideline.
Mike Evans injury update
Todd Bowles announced after the game Evans had suffered a broken collarbone against the Lions. The veteran receiver is expected to miss most of the regular season because of the injury.
The Buccaneers originally announced Evans had been ruled out of Monday’s game with a concussion and a shoulder injury.
Evans was targeted four times but failed to make a catch before exiting the game.
Buccaneers WR depth chart
The Buccaneers dressed six receivers for Monday’s game, so they will have five healthy players available with Evans out for the rest of the contest. Below is a look at the pecking order within the unit.
- Emeka Egbuka
- Sterling Shepard
- Tez Johnson
- Kameron Johnson
- Ryan Miller
The Buccaneers also have Chris Godwin Jr. on the 53-man roster, but he missed Monday’s game while dealing with a fibula injury.
Egbuka was also dealing with a hamstring injury entering Monday’s game but was able to play.
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)