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Buccaneers' Mike Evans Breaks Collarbone, Expected to Miss Most of Season

The setback likely ends his 1,000-yard streak, leaving a thinned receiver group to lean on Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson or Sterling Shepard.

Overview

  • Todd Bowles confirmed after the Week 7 loss in Detroit that Evans suffered a broken clavicle and will be out "mostly toward the end of the year."
  • Evans also sustained a concussion on the play and was carted off after a diving deep-ball attempt contested by Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin.
  • Multiple reports cite a six-to-eight week recovery outlook, with an injured reserve designation expected though not yet announced.
  • The injury likely ends Evans’ run of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons tied with Jerry Rice, as he has 140 receiving yards through four games in 2025.
  • Tampa Bay, now 5-2, will lean on Egbuka, Johnson and Shepard while awaiting Chris Godwin’s status, with teammates expecting Evans to stay involved as a mentor.