Overview
- Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Mike Evans will not play Sunday, ending hopes of a quick return after limited practices this week.
- Evans was designated to return from injured reserve on Dec. 3 and participated on a limited basis, but he was not activated for Week 14.
- The Buccaneers still have time within the 21-day practice window to add Evans to the active roster later in December or leave him on IR.
- Rookie wideout Jalen McMillan was also ruled out for Sunday, while left tackle Tristan Wirfs is listed as questionable.
- Tampa Bay enters at 7-5 for a divisional matchup against New Orleans, with late-season positioning in the NFC South in play.