Overview
- Coach Todd Bowles confirmed Evans sustained a broken clavicle and a concussion and said he will be out mostly through the end of the year.
- Multiple outlets report an initial six-to-eight week recovery window, and an injured-reserve designation is expected in the coming days.
- The injury likely ends Evans’ streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, which tied Jerry Rice for the NFL record.
- With Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan also sidelined, increased targets are expected for Egbuka, Johnson and Sterling Shepard, with tight end Cade Otton prominent in the passing game.
- Evans was hurt on a deep pass when tackled by Rock Ya-Sin during a 24-9 loss in Detroit that left Tampa Bay 5-2 ahead of a road game at the Saints and a bye week.