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How long will the Buccaneers WR be out?

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How long will the Buccaneers WR be out?

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 4-3 in Week 7 with a 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on “Monday Night Football.” After building a 10-0 lead after the first quarter, the Buccaneers were outscored 17-0 in the second quarter en route to defeat.

The Buccaneers failed to convert their only trip into the red zone into points in the second quarter. On that drive – which ended with a Baker Mayfield interception – Buccaneers quarterback Mike Evans made a pass to Mike Evans in the end zone. Evans couldn't hold on and injured his thigh.

The five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver struggled with a hamstring injury before the game. Evans left the contest after that play and did not return.

It was a tough night for Tampa Bay's wide receiver corps. Chris Godwin also suffered a serious ankle injury in the final minute of the game and was placed on injured reserve. On Tuesday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles provided an update on Evans' status.

When will Mike Evans return?

Bowles said Evans' hamstring injury was “moderate” but did not provide a specific return date. He said Evans will be sidelined by the Buccaneers' bye in Week 11.

The Buccaneers have games against the Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers before the bye. That makes Evans' earliest return November 24 for Tampa Bay's Week 12 road game against the New York Giants.

The Falcons game will be the first game Evans has missed since Week 18 of the 2022 NFL season. He has not missed a regular season game due to injury since Week 16 of the 2021 season.

When was Mike Evans injured?

Evans injured his hamstring midway through the second quarter of the Monday Night Football game between the Ravens and Buccaneers in Week 7. It came after his first and only touchdown of the game – his 100th touchdown of his career.

Evans is just the 11th player in NFL history with 100 touchdown receptions. The others are:

  • Jerry Rice (197)
  • Randy Moss (156)
  • Terrell owns (153)
  • Chris Carter (130)
  • Marvin Harrison (128)
  • Larry Fitzgerald (121)
  • Antonio Gates (116)
  • Tony Gonzalez (111)
  • Tim Brown (100)
  • Steve Largent (100)

Statistics by Mike Evans

In 2024, Evans recorded a league-leading 26 catches for 335 yards and six touchdowns in seven games.

Buccaneers WR depth chart

With Evans and Godwin both out due to injuries, the rest of Tampa Bay's active roster at wide receiver looks like this:

The Buccaneers also have Marquez Callaway and Ryan Miller available on their practice squad.

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