Reports: Bucs WR Mike Evans could return to practice this week
Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before a game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Monday there's "a possibility" wide receiver Mike Evans will return to practice this week, according to multiple reports.
Evans was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 22, two days after he broke his collarbone in a Monday night loss to the host Detroit Lions.
The six-time Pro Bowl selection has 14 catches for 140 yards and one touchdown in four games this season, having missed three earlier games with a hamstring injury.
His extended absence ends a record-tying streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, a mark set by Hall of Famer Jerry Rice from 1986-96.
The Buccaneers (7-5) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 20-17 win against the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Tampa Bay hosts the New Orleans Saints (2-10) in Week 14.
Evans, 32, was injured while trying to corral a deep throw from Baker Mayfield in the Buccaneers' 24-9 loss at Detroit in Week 7. He also sustained a concussion.
Drafted with the seventh overall pick by Tampa Bay in 2014, Evans is the franchise's all-time leader in catches (850), receiving yards (12,824) and touchdown receptions (106).
--Field Level Media
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