Mike Evans left Monday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a hamstring injury and will not return.
The Buccaneers wide receiver clutched his right thigh in pain after a pass breakup in the end zone and remained on the ground for several moments. He was finally able to get up and limp to the locker room. But the Buccaneers quickly ruled him out with a hamstring injury.
The play came on a deep pass in the second quarter by Baker Mayfield on second-and-7 to the back of the end zone. Evans got his hands on the ball but dropped it on a hit from cornerback Brandon Stephens, who was in coverage.
Evans felt obvious pain as soon as he touched the grass. He didn’t need help off the field, but instead went straight to the locker room without being checked on the bench.
Mike Evans appeared to aggravate the hamstring injury he was already playing with. He was able to walk off the field to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/ZnViE0C2r4
– Sports Center (@SportsCenter) October 22, 2024
Evans entered Monday’s game already dealing with hamstring issues. He was limited last week against the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury. He played against New Orleans but He missed two days of practice this week. before returning to a limited session on Saturday in preparation for Monday’s game.
The Bucs finally cleared him to play and he caught a touchdown in the first quarter before leaving with the injury before halftime.
The injury is a blow to a 4-2 Buccaneers team that has been clicking offensively in the early weeks of the season. If Evans misses multiple weeks, the Bucs will be forced to adjust without their top receiving option.